Recruiting analyst thinks Tennessee Vols player could be a "breakout star" in 2020
Rivals national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell is expecting big things for Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright in 2020. Farrell recently predicted that Wright will be a "breakout star" for the Vols next season. Here's what Farrell had to say about Wright. Wright was very up and down as a true freshman but he played […]
Rivals national recruiting analyst Mike Farrell is expecting big things for Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright in 2020.
Farrell recently predicted that Wright will be a "breakout star" for the Vols next season.
Here's what Farrell had to say about Wright.
Wright was very up and down as a true freshman but he played and that speaks to his talent. Whether he’s at guard or tackle he should continue to show why he was a five-star and how much promise he has.
Wright, who was rated as a five-star recruit in Rivals' 2019 rankings, played in 11 games as a true freshman last season. He started five games at right tackle and two games at right guard.
It's unclear where Wright will play in 2020. The Vols have plenty of options, which means fall practice will include a lot of mixing and matching for Jeremy Pruitt and offensive line coach Will Friend.
Wanya Morris is likely penciled in at left tackle, with Trey Smith at left guard and Brandon Kennedy at center. If Cade Mays is ruled immediately eligible, he would make the most sense at right guard (he played most of his career snaps at Georgia at right guard), which would leave the right tackle position for Wright. Of course, it's entirely possible that Pruitt and Friend like Mays better at tackle, which could shift Wright inside.
Either way, it's clear that Tennessee will have an extremely talented offensive line in 2020. In fact, it's likely the most talented offensive line the Vols have had since 2012.
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