50. Cam Sutton, Soph., CB, Tennessee
One of the Eastern Divisions top corners, Sutton played a team-high 746 snaps as a true freshman and started every game for the Vols as a standout player on a defense that underachieved. Tennessees first rookie starter at defensive back since Justin Coleman in 2011, Sutton exceeded expectations as a three-star recruit out of Georgia after earning All-SEC Freshman honors at seasons end. He was joined in the secondary by heralded five-stars Vernon Hargreaves, Tony Conner and TreDavious White.
Suttons a game-changer, an element Tennessees coaching staff noticed during his recruitment when the Jonesboro native returned kicks and caught passes at the prep level in addition to his defensive duties. Natural ball skills came in handy early in his college career when Sutton picked off a pass in no mans land against Western Kentucky and returned it untouched for a 36-yard score. South Carolina fell victim to the 6-foot-1, 180-pound ballhawks second interception last October after he snagged an ill-timed throw from Connor Shaw. It was Shaws only pick of his senior season.
Mature beyond his years, Suttons primary focus this offseason was to avoid complacency and continue working on his skills as an instinctive corner. Its a bit premature, but Suttons already drawing comparisons to Vols great Eric Berry for his hands and tackling ability. He worked with the former All-American safety on campus this spring at Tennessees training facility, picking his brain about technique and tendencies.
Expect another stellar season from a player who has one of Tennessees corner spots on lock for the next two years.
