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Slowing down John Kelly will be a top priority for Alabama vs. Tennessee

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After the third of three big plays from John Kelly during the fourth quarter of Tennessee's loss to Florida, CBS' Gary Danielson said something that was clear to anyone who had been watching that game.

"That guy can play football," the longtime CBS color analyst said.

Slowing Kelly down will be a top priority for Alabama during Saturday's game against Tennessee.

The focal point of the Volunteers' offense, this 5-foot-9, 205-pound junior ranks first among SEC running backs with 802 all-purpose yards (552 rushing and 250 receiving).

While Kelly has been limited to an average of 51 rushing yards in Tennessee's last two games, the Detroit native has posted 79 all-purpose yards or more in all six of the Vols' games.