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Tennessee football’s top five performers in 44-21 loss at Georgia

By Caleb Calhoun

ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 10: Josh Palmer #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers pulls in this touchdown reception against DJ Daniel #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GEORGIA - OCTOBER 10: Josh Palmer #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers pulls in this touchdown reception against DJ Daniel #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /
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ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 10: Josh Palmer #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after pulling in this touchdown reception against DJ Daniel #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
ATHENS, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 10: Josh Palmer #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after pulling in this touchdown reception against DJ Daniel #14 of the Georgia Bulldogs during the first half at Sanford Stadium on October 10, 2020 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

839. Scouting Report. Senior. Josh Palmer. Pick Analysis. Wide receiver. 1. player

4 catches, 71 yards; 2 TDs

Only one player in this game made a couple of huge plays and didn’t do anything to warrant criticism for Tennessee football. Josh Palmer has emerged out of the shadows of Jauan Jennings and Marquez Callaway.

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After the first 4th and 1 stop, the Vols were still trailing 14-7. Jim Chaney took a shot, and Jarrett Guarantano found Palmer in one-on-one coverage. He threw up a jump-ball, and Palmer out-leaped everybody for a 36-yard touchdown reception. That play tied it up and further cemented Palmer’s ability to be a No. 1 wideout in the SEC.

On the next drive, though, trailing 17-14, it got more impressive. Guarantano took another shot, and he found Palmer in the back of the end zone. Palmer made a great catch and showed great awareness to get one foot down, giving the Vols a 21-17 lead. The guy finished with four catches for 71 yards and two touchdowns.

Now, Brandon Johnson proved his value as a wideout as well, even with three catches for 28 yards, as he held onto the ball while losing his helmet after getting rocked on a catch over the middle and also had a great run after a catch to convert another third down. Guarantano also helped out Palmer with some nice throws.

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However, Palmer was the star playmaker of the receivers, and Guarantano had the mistakes in the second half. As a result, Palmer gets the nod as Tennessee football’s best player in this game. He gets better every week, and with three touchdowns on the year, he’s emerging into a superstar.

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