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Tennessee football: 10 Vols who should redshirt for 2022

By Caleb Calhoun

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) celebrates Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman's (85) touchdown during a game between University of Tennessee and Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.Utvschattanooga0914 0625
Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton (80) celebrates Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman's (85) touchdown during a game between University of Tennessee and Chattanooga at Neyland Stadium, Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019.Utvschattanooga0914 0625 /
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Nov 27, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Roman Harrison (30) at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 27, 2021; Knoxville, Tennessee, USA; Tennessee Volunteers linebacker Roman Harrison (30) at the line of scrimmage during the first half against the Vanderbilt Commodores at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Bryan Lynn-USA TODAY Sports /

Senior. Roman Harrison. 7. player. Pick Analysis. Edge rusher. 839. Scouting Report

There are three edge rushers for Tennessee football, and Roman Harrison splits time to play opposite Byron Young. A redshirt will give him more time next year.

It’s pretty clear Byron Young is the main edge rusher for Tennessee football. Tyler Baron and Roman Harrison make up the other two spots. Harrison was a highly touted recruit out of Georgia back in the day, and the graduate of Bainbridge High School in Decatur County, Ga., came on down the stretch of last season.

At 6’2″ 244 pounds, Harrison had three and a half tackles for a loss, a sack and 33 tackles, 18 of which were solo. This spring, he really seemed to supplant himself as the No. 2 edge rusher ahead of Baron, who was the main edge rusher at the start of last year and entered the transfer portal back in January only to return within a week.

Taking all that into account, Harrison would seem to want to play. However, competing for starting time this year, even when he has an advantage, isn’t the same as his potential next year to just be the feature edge rusher. He could have that role for two years.

James Pearce and Joshua Josephs are coming in to provide depth and competition at edge rusher, but it’s unlikely Harrison loses his spot with a redshirt. Not doing so is good for Tennessee football, but it’s not the best decision for him when you think about what he could be in 2023.

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