“They haven’t had the best success in past years, but Coach Heupel’s really starting to turn the program around and change the environment in the locker room,” Webb said. “All the players want to be around each other, and they just keep pushing each other to be the best they can be. That’s what Coach Heupel demands, so that as well as the explosive offense.
“I feel like their statistics and offensive numbers have expanded a lot throughout this past year with Coach Heupel. And then I haven’t really gotten to see what Tennessee can do for me outside of football, but just knowing the background of Knoxville, I’m pretty sure it could be intriguing, as well.”
Webb said he’s talking to Tennessee’s coaches “every other day, if not every day,” led by wide receivers coach
Kodi Burns and Heupel. Webb said he also has been in contact with offensive coordinator
Alex Golesh, and the Vols have made it clear that he’s a priority for them.
“They say they like tall guys,” Webb said. “They say I’m kind of fast. I’m just a tall guy that can stretch the field vertically, and they like my ball skills, as well. I can come down with a lot of 50-50 balls, and that’s something Coach Heupel wants in his offense.
“Also, they’re losing two senior receivers this year, with Velus (Jones Jr.) and JaVonta(Payton). So they kind of just want somebody to step into that role, and they feel like I can do that.”
