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Tennessee football: Five UT-Martin Skyhawks to watch for against Vols

By Caleb Calhoun

Sep 1, 2018; Columbia, MO, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks quarterback Dresser Winn (3) throws a pass during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2018; Columbia, MO, USA; Tennessee Martin Skyhawks quarterback Dresser Winn (3) throws a pass during the first half against the Missouri Tigers at Memorial Stadium/Faurot Field. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports /
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UT Martin football players run drills during practice on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Hardy M. Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn.
UT Martin football players run drills during practice on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Hardy M. Graham Stadium in Martin, Tenn. /

3. Shaun Lewis

Defensive back | Senior (GR) | 6’0″ 180 pounds

Hendon Hooker threw his first interception for Tennessee football last week. It actually was against a team with a below average secondary but an elite pass rush. That’s exactly what UT-Martin has, and although Alabama’s pass rush was not what it usually is, it still managed to come away with that interception.

Well, Shaun Lewis has become a huge playmaker at cornerback for the Skyhawks. He is the reason UT-Martin is top 10 in interceptions this season, as he has four picks. Nobody else has more tha none. Lewis also has six pass breakups and 33 tackles, 21 of which were solo.

In this game, the Vols will be looking to target Lewis, as their wideouts are where they have a huge advantage, even without Cedric Tillman. Bru McCoy and Ramel Keyton appear unstoppable, and Josh Heupel will likely be looking to take advantage of that mismatch more than any other.

As a result, Jason Simpson will likely use his cornerbacks to gamble on plays to see if they can somehow get a turnover, and that’s where Lewis comes into play. Disguised coverages and the right pressure packages could potentially result in a few big plays. Lewis spent five seasons with the Houston Cougars, so he knows this level of competition.

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