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Tennessee football: Projecting two-deep depth chart for 2022

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) hands the ball off to Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) during an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.Kns Tennessee Vanderbilt Football
Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker (5) hands the ball off to Tennessee running back Jabari Small (2) during an SEC conference game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn. on Saturday, Nov. 27, 2021.Kns Tennessee Vanderbilt Football /
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Tennessee offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) celebrates after an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Tennessee defeated Kentucky 45-42.Tennvskentucky1106 2096
Tennessee offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins (76) celebrates after an SEC football game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. on Saturday, Nov. 6, 2021. Tennessee defeated Kentucky 45-42.Tennvskentucky1106 2096 /

Right guard

1. Javontez Spraggins

Given his massive size, Javontez Spraggins always seemed like a better fit to start in the offense Jim Chaney ran. However, he emerged last year for Tennessee football in Josh Heupel’s up-tempo offense, and he became one of the most reliable linemen on the year. His potential did show in 2020 when he played in eight games and even started as a jumbo tight end one year.

Still, Spraggins’ emergence last year was surprising. At 6’3″ 325 pounds, he had the third highest PFF grade of anybody on the line and second highest among starters. This year, with more experience, he’s likely to take another huge step forward, and the right guard spot remains his.

2. Ollie Lane

Arguably the Vols’ most versatile interior lineman, Ollie Lane is the No. 3 guard no matter what happens, whether that’s Jerome Carvin moving over to center or Spraggins or Carvin getting hurt. However, as a specific backup, he’s going to play behind Spraggins.

Still, Lane will see the field. He may even be the backup center. Last year, he spent a lot of time at both left guard and right guard, and with no true right guard backup, he’s the guy to fill that void here. At 6’4″ 325, Lane is actually bigger than Spraggins now given his extra inch of height, so watch out.

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