Late last week, ESPN released their top 100 players list for the 2022 season. Unsurprisingly, Tennessee was well-represented, placing four inside of the rankings. Josh Heupel’s year two team finished with an 11-2 mark, just a stunningly quick climb back to relevance in under 24 months.
A big part of that was player development. Even with guys that this staff didn’t recruit, Heupel and his guys embraced the challenge and transformed this roster quickly. That is reflected in these rankings from ESPN.
6. Jalin Hyatt
Truly one of the most electrifying players in all of college football, Hyatt’s speed set him apart this season for Tennessee.