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Tennessee football: Five Vols to watch for at Florida

By Caleb Calhoun

Sep 21, 2019; Gainesville, FL, USA;Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) works out prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 21, 2019; Gainesville, FL, USA;Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Jaylen McCollough (22) works out prior to the game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 18, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles quarterback Davis Shanley (12) being chased by Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Tyler Baron (9) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 18, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles quarterback Davis Shanley (12) being chased by Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Tyler Baron (9) during the first half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports /

839. Sophomore. Tyler Baron. 3. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis. Defensive end

6’5″ 260 pounds; Hometown: Knoxville, Tenn.

Joining Theo Jackson is the other guy who leads Tennessee football with him with one and a half sacks, Tyler Baron. Last Saturday, Baron finally got some help, as junior college transfer Byron Young received his eligibility to play. That adds another element to the Vols’ pass rush, but make no mistake, Baron is the top edge rusher on the team right now.

In addition to his sacks, he’s second on the team in tackles for a loss with four. Baron is great coming off the edge or shifting to the inside to stop the run, and that will be key. His versatility is the biggest reason he makes this list.

Honestly, the whole defensive line will be critical. Matthew Butler and Aubrey Solomon have shown their ability to get a push in the middle, but the biggest key to beating Florida is off the edge. Just last week, Alabama’s Will Anderson Jr., who would be a defensive end in the Vols’ system, had two tackles for a loss.

There’s a chance that Young, Ja’Quain Blakely or even somebody like LaTrell Bumphus makes the standout plays up front. However, all signs point to Baron being the guy most likely to do it if somebody steps up.

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