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Tennessee football: Five Vols to watch for at Arkansas

By Dean Zulkofske

KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 08: Jeremy Banks #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts to scoring a touchdown during a game against the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers at Neyland Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 59-3. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TN - SEPTEMBER 08: Jeremy Banks #33 of the Tennessee Volunteers reacts to scoring a touchdown during a game against the East Tennessee State University Buccaneers at Neyland Stadium on September 8, 2018 in Knoxville, Tennessee. Tennessee won the game 59-3. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) /
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Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) prepares to catch the ball for an eventual touchdown during the Alabama and Tennessee football game at Neyland Stadium at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.Tennessee Vs Alabama Football 100771
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) prepares to catch the ball for an eventual touchdown during the Alabama and Tennessee football game at Neyland Stadium at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Tenn., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020.Tennessee Vs Alabama Football 100771 /

Scouting Report. Freshman. 2. player. 839. Pick Analysis. Wide receiver. Jalin Hyatt

6’0″ 175 pounds; Hometown: Irmo, S.C.

If Tennessee football fans took anything positive away from its loss to the Alabama Crimson Tide, it was that freshman wide receiver Jalin Hyatt can be a very special player on Rocky Top. The former four-star recruit caught two passes for 86 yards and a touchdown.

Hyatt also had a 48-yard reception that would’ve went for his second score of the game but was whistled off as the referee thought he stepped out of bounds. Here’s his 38-yard score in case you missed it.

https://twitter.com/Vol_Sports/status/1320113526514483201

Clocking a verified 4.31 40-yard dash as a high school recruit, Hyatt is one of, if not the fastest player on the team. Given the success of teams like Alabama with speedy receivers last year such as Jerry Jeudy and Henry Ruggs III, and knowing that Jarret Guarantano is actually quite efficient when throwing downfield, it doesn’t take much to see the Vols should dial up more long balls Hyatt’s way.

While it’s the job of Darnell Wright and the rest of the Vols’ offensive line to provide the quarterback time to throw, Hyatt and UT’s receivers need to create separation from the defensive backs. That’s something they’ve been very good at all season.

A ball-hawking Razorbacks secondary makes Hyatt’s job of getting open that much more significant. If he can be precise with his route running and dependable when the ball is thrown to him it’ll be another great sign for the future of football in Knoxville. Look for Hyatt to begin the second half of his freshman year in style and build upon the success he had against Alabama.

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