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Tennessee football: Five Vols to watch for against Kentucky

By Dean Zulkofske

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Deandre Johnson #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after forcing a fumble during the second half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 09: Deandre Johnson #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts after forcing a fumble during the second half of the game against the Indiana State Sycamores at Neyland Stadium on September 9, 2017 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) tries to bring down Missouri tight end Logan Christopherson (88) after Christopherson converted a 4th down during a SEC conference football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers held at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, October 3, 2020.Kns Ut Football Missouri Bp
Tennessee linebacker Quavaris Crouch (27) tries to bring down Missouri tight end Logan Christopherson (88) after Christopherson converted a 4th down during a SEC conference football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Missouri Tigers held at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, October 3, 2020.Kns Ut Football Missouri Bp /

Pick Analysis. 839. Linebacker. Sophomore. Quavaris Crouch. 5. player. Scouting Report

6’2″ 235 pounds; Hometown: Charlotte, N.C.

Coming off of a career-high seven tackles against the Georgia Bulldogs, Quavaris Crouch is in a great spot to use last week’s game as a building block towards more success. Last year, as a true freshman Crouch saw action in all thirteen games for Tennessee football. This year, alongside Henry To’o To’o, Crouch has earned his role as a starting inside linebacker.

So far he’s made the most of his opportunity. His thirteen tackles through three games are already one shy of half his season total from last year. Crouch and the Vols’ linebacker unit will have their hands full this weekend with the Kentucky rushing attack.

The Wildcats have three players with over 150 rushing yards on the season. Their leading rusher and most dangerous offensive weapon is their quarterback, Terry Wilson. They are averaging as a team 212.33 rushing yards per game. Running back duo Christopher Rodriguez Jr. and Asim Rose have combined for over 350 yards on the ground over three weeks to pair with Wilson’s versatility.

Giving up an average of 136 rushing yards a game right now, the Vols need to keep Kentucky right around that number if they want a chance to win. While it’s not Crouch’s job to contain the outside, it will be his job to wrap up in between the tackles.

For Crouch who played running back in high school and even took some snaps in UT’s backfield last season, this Kentucky team will challenge his athleticism and force him to make some great plays. Expect Crouch to make those great plays. He’ll need to do just that for Tennessee football to claim a victory.

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