The Tennessee Volunteers’ defense carried the team through stretches in 2024, and the Vols surely wouldn’t have made the College Football Playoff without the stellar play of its deep and talented defensive line.
The Vols’ two-deep rotation, powered by future NFL talent in James Pearce, Jr., Omarr Norman-Lott, and Elijah Simmons, overpowered opposing offense and helped make up for an offense that struggled to find its way - particularly in the passing game - during SEC play.
That trio is now off to play on Sundays, and the Vols will be looking to retool a roster strength for 2025.