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Tennessee football: Johnny Majors all-time depth chart

By Caleb Calhoun

ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Carl Pickens #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pigskin Classic at Anaheim Stadium on August 26, 1990 in Anaheim, California. The Buffs and Vols tied 31-31. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images)
ANAHEIM, CA - AUGUST 26: Wide receiver Carl Pickens #15 of the Tennessee Volunteers runs with the ball against the Colorado Buffaloes during the Pigskin Classic at Anaheim Stadium on August 26, 1990 in Anaheim, California. The Buffs and Vols tied 31-31. (Photo by Bernstein Associates/Getty Images) /
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Offensive Tackle

1. Antone Davis (Right Tackle), 1987-1990

Normally, the left tackle is the top guy here. However Antone Davis was by far Tennessee football’s best offensive tackle during the Johnny Majors years, so while he’d start at right tackle, in the overall depth chart, he’d be the top guy.

Davis was the only All-American to purely play tackle while on Rocky Top under Majors, and he earned it in 1990. A huge reason UT could keep replacing running backs was Davis himself being so elite. The 6’4″ 330-pound lineman then had a nine-year NFL career. He was Majors’ top tackle.

2. Bruce Wilkerson (Left Tackle), 1983-1986

Bruce Wilkerson position is more about versatility. He spent time at guard and tackle and then alternated both sides of tackle, but he proved he could play left tackle. As a result, his historical production as a two-time All-SEC blocker earns him this starting spot.

While playing 1986, Wilkerson earned All-American recognition from some services, and he then spent 11 years in the pros, winning a Super Bowl with the Green Bay Packers at that position. So he’d be fine starting there at 6’5″ 295 pounds.

3. Tim Irwin, 1978-1980

One of the first players Phillip Fulmer ever coached when he took over as offensive line coach in 1980, Tim Irwin emerged under him. He earned All-SEC honors at tackle and then turned that into a 14-year NFL career. That level of proven production makes him Tennessee football’s top tackle off the bench on this roster.

4. Charles McRae, 1987-1990

Blocking on the other side of Antone Davis during that late 1980s early 1990s run was Charles McRae, and he was another huge reason UT won back to back SEC titles and could replace running backs at will. McRae was a first-round draft pick along with Davis in 1991 and enjoyed a six-year NFL career. He’d definitely be in an all-time Johnny Majors rotation.

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