After what we saw in the Music City Bowl, landing JUCO cornerback Desmond Williams looks like an even bigger deal now. Tennessee was torched by a short-handed Purdue offense, routinely giving up the big play down the field. Though Tennessee was short-handed themselves, missing Alontae Taylor, Brandon Turnage and Kenneth George, it was a glimpse of a potential issue for the 2022 season.
While Tennessee likely dips into the portal to add another contributor, they did add a couple of reinforcements during the early signing period. Desmond Williams was one of those additions, as Tennessee found a late win on the trail at a key position of need.