Tennessee defensive line coach Rodney Garner isn’t one to mess around. Whether it be on the practice field or behind the podium during a press conference, he’s going to tell it how it is. He’s also going to get every ounce of you as a player, which is why he’s had such a long career as a defensive assistant.
His latest projects include Elijah Simmons and Tyler Baron — two guys with big talent who haven’t quite shown the consistency to this point. Garner offered a glimpse at both ahead of the 2023 season this week.
“Elijah, he is a powerful, big man,” Garner said.