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Tennessee football at Alabama: Five key Crimson Tide players to watch for against Vols

By Caleb Calhoun

Sep 25, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) and wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrate after a touchdown against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 25, 2021; Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide quarterback Bryce Young (9) and wide receiver Jameson Williams (1) celebrate after a touchdown against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles during the first half at Bryant-Denny Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary Cosby-USA TODAY Sports /
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Alabama linebacker Henry To’o To’o (10) and Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) celebrate McKinstry’s interception Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Mercer
Alabama linebacker Henry To’o To’o (10) and Alabama defensive back Kool-Aid McKinstry (1) celebrate McKinstry’s interception Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Bryant-Denny Stadium. [Staff Photo/Gary Cosby Jr.]Alabama Vs Mercer /

4. 829. Linebacker. Henry To'oTo'o. Junior. player. Scouting Report. Pick Analysis

6’2″ 228 pounds

Everybody on Rocky Top is all too familiar with Henry To’oTo’o. It was a big deal when Tennessee football lured him away from California, and he was a two-year starter with the Vols in 2019 and 2020. In his first ever college game as a true freshman, he became the signal-caller for Jeremy Pruitt’s defense and was one of the best young prospects on the team.

To’oTo’o’s transfer to Alabama amidst Pruitt’s firing made sense given the system he wanted to play in. However, among all transfers, including Wanya Morris and Eric Gray, To’oTo’o’s was probably the most devastating for Vol fans. It was made worse by Quavaris Crouch transferring to the Michigan State Spartans and now Juwan Mitchell being hurt for the season at UT.

Making matters worse, To’oTo’o has been Alabama’s most productive defender this year. He leads the team in tackles with 47, and 19 of those have been solo, which is good for third on the team. Add in two and a half tackles for a loss, a sack and a pass deflection, and he’s all over the field.

If Josh Heupel’s offense is to continue its success, the Vols will have to account for To’oTo’o at all times. That’s easier said than done, as Vol fans know all too well. He’s an elite talent who could shut down the UT attack in a hurry.

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