Darnell Wright named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week again

[kamoshika]

Honored twice in the last 3 games:

The Southeastern Conference announced Monday that Tennessee senior tackle Darnell Wright has been named SEC Co-Offensive Lineman of the Week after UT's dominant win over Kentucky Saturday night....Making his 37th career start, Wright saw action on 68 offensive snaps at right tackle and did not allow a sack, pressure or penalty. He was the highest graded offensive player in the game (91.2) according to Pro Football Focus and helped the Vols snap Kentucky's 11-game streak of holding opponents to 24 or fewer points.

Wright has not allowed a sack in 540 offensive snaps this season, a streak that extends 14 consecutive games dating back to last year. The 2023 NFL Draft prospect and Rotary Lombardi Award Watch List member has been tabbed SEC Offensive Lineman twice this season, picking up the honors earlier in the year after a strong showing against No. 3 Alabama.
Wright Picks Up SEC Weekly Honors - University of Tennessee Athletics

 

[Jeff Clark]

Way to go Darnell keep kicking arse

 

[Vol in Buckeye Land]

I remember at the beginning of the season, one of the offensive linemen, might have been Cooper or Jerome, said they wanted to win the Joe Moore award. I thought “more power to them” but didn’t really take it seriously. Now they look like they should be the favorite. To make the improvement they have while losing last year’s best player to the draft is astounding, and just as impressive as what Hooker and Hyatt have done, imo.

 

[IndianaVol]

Darnell is becoming one of my favorite UT O linemen of all time.
Keep playing strong Mr. Wright !!!

 

[ThreatLevelOrange]

I hope he makes All American.

 

[tdbigorange11]

His block on the Fant TD run was awesome. Go back and watch it if you get a chance. Washed his guy down the line and basically helped block the guy next to him too.

 

[RockyTop140]

He is having a fantastic season, as our entire O line is having. So much improved since last season. Them and our front 7 on defense are the main reasons for our improvement since last season.

 

[JohnWardForever]

I hope he makes All American.

My thoughts too! He deserves it! Lombardi possibly too.

 

[volinSmyrna]

What does that make it? 4 weeks out of 9 that the SEC olineman of the week is a Vol? Who had THAT on their bingo card? Unbelievable job by those guys and an unreal job coaching those guys up.

 

[TMvol10]

Enjoy watching him while you still can. NFL is calling his name

 

[BreatheUT]

Starting to live up to the #1 OT ranking out of high school.

 

[Volador]

I remember one play this week vs KY when he looked gassed, so I watched him the next two plays and he did great. THAT is conditioning, and we owe a lot to the coaching staff for getting our OLine physically prepared for a No Huddle Offense. Not an easy task and sooo glad that many are noticing this preparation and execution of JW.

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Our OL is nasty, and I'm here for it.

 

[dduncan4163]

Way to go Darnell keep kicking arse

He's gonna be a 1st round NFL lock. OTs are worth their weight in gold

 

[dduncan4163]

Our OL is nasty, and I'm here for it.

They are the unsung heros of this offense. Nothing would work without them

 

[youcancallmeAl]

Oustanding, Darnell!!

 

[titansvolsfaninga]

Wonder what Wanya Morris is doing these days?

 

[VolunteerCeltic]

Wright needs to be a first rd pick! He has earned every penny he signs for!!! He is one of the greatest VOL olinemen!

 

[wmcovol]

Should be All American. Dude & entire OL has had a great yr

 

[VolFreakJosh]

Future NFL starter

 

[WillisWG]

I will never forget that DW is one of those who stayed. DW has heart and game. A true VFL!

 

[tn4elvis]

Darnell is becoming one of my favorite UT O linemen of all time.
Keep playing strong Mr. Wright !!!

I love Spraggins too He’s a mauler. I actually think Darnell has gotten meaner playing beside Spraggins.

 

[wmcovol]

The entire OL has been outstanding.

 

[JohnWardForever]

Wonder what Wanya Morris is doing these days?

Too much junk in the trunk; IMO. Wanya couldn't keep pace with Tenn's offense.

 

[Caculator]

U da MAN