Despite Jeremy Pruitt and his staff pulling in the top rated offensive line class of 2019, there are still immediate concerns at the position. We know the Vols will be relying on youth at the position this season, but that group could get a huge boost if junior Trey Smith gets cleared to play once again.
Smith is battling a recurring blot clot issue — one that sidelined him for the entire offseason in 2018. The issue flared up mid-season last year, sidelining him once again.
Concerns for Smith go beyond the football field, but he’s seemingly making positive strides towards hitting the field once again in the future.