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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 wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) celebrates Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman’s (85) touchdown during a game between University of Tennessee and Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.Utvschattanooga0914 0625
Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) celebrates Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman’s (85) touchdown during a game between University of Tennessee and Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.Utvschattanooga0914 0625 /

Sophomore. Ramel Keyton. 3. player. Wide Receiver. 839. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

6’3″ 195 pounds; Hometown: Marietta, Ga.

Ramel Keyton may come as a surprise here, but the former four-star top 125 recruit has looked mature so far and could be poised for a breakout game. In three games this season Keyton has already matched his reception total last year with four and has 49 yards to go with those catches.

Though he starts each game as the No. 3 wideout, his four receptions rank him fourth amongst the team’s receivers heading into this week. He’s still looking for his first touchdown of his college career, but he’s knocking o the door.

When looking at Tennessee football’s wide receiver group, it should be noted that Josh Palmer has emerged as the No. 1 target with 227 yards and all three of the units’ touchdowns. Interestingly enough, as UT’s third receiver last year against Kentucky, Palmer caught for 55 yards and the eventual game-winning touchdown in Lexington.

So, where does Keyton fit into all of this? He’s is in a very similar situation to what Palmer was in last year approaching this week’s opponent. Palmer was the third receiver behind Jauan Jennings and Marquez Callaway, much like Keyton is third behind Palmer and Brandon Johnson.

Equally important, Jim Chaney’s use for Palmer last year is comparative to how Keyton is used this season. Last season Palmer’s average reception went for 13.9 yards while Keyton’s this year has been 12.3 yards.

Against a Kentucky Wildcats defense that leads the conference in interceptions, expect a watchful eye to be kept on UT’s top receivers. So far Keyton has been able to create separation downfield but doesn’t have the big plays to show for it. If Jim Chaney looks to air it out this weekend watch for the Vols to throw it Keyton’s way.

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