Running back depth is suddenly not a strength of this Tennessee football program. After Tim Jordan’s dismissal and Carlin Fils-aime’s opt out, the Vols don’t have much experience behind Eric Gray and Ty Chandler.
In reality, Tennessee has four freshmen behind those top two — and two of those are dealing with injuries. Dee Beckwith has made the move to running back, but was unable to travel with the team to South Carolina for the opener.
Another freshman, Len’Neth Whitehead, hasn’t been able to practice due to an injury he suffered back in high school.