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Tennessee football: Ranking Vols by pro potential for 2022 NFL Draft

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) gestures while officials review a touchdown scored by Alabama during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp
Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) gestures while officials review a touchdown scored by Alabama during a football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala., on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021.Kns Tennessee Alabama Football Bp /
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Nov 27, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores offensive lineman Jason Brooks Jr. (68) blocks Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay (97) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Vanderbilt Commodores offensive lineman Jason Brooks Jr. (68) blocks Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay (97) during the second half at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports /

7. player. Pick Analysis. Defensive lineman. Napa, Calif.. Scouting Report. Caleb Tremblay. 839

6’5″ 280 pounds

A transfer from the USC Trojans, Caleb Tremblay played the same hybrid defensive line role as Ja’Quain Blakely did. Blakely got the start, which would have led anybody to believe he was the better pro prospect, but Tremblay produced at his own level and provided depth.

In fact, it was clear Tennessee football almost used them both equally in the rotation. Tremblay came away with four and a half tackles for a loss, one and a half sacks and 18 overall tackles, six of which were solo. His production was close enough, really only defined by him playing less, that better physical attributes would give him the advantage.

That’s exactly what Tremblay has proven for the NFL Draft. His 40-time, according to Draft Scout, is officially listed at 4.89, and his highest was always under five. That’s still above the minimum required to play defensive end, and his size is below the minimum required to play defensive tackle at the next level.

However, in both cases, he’s a heck of a lot closer than Blakely. Tremblay may actually sign with a team, while Blakely may be in the Kenneth George Jr. tier where he has to hope for a tryout. To be fair, both will be missed by the Vols in a big way.

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