Tennessee football's 2023 projected starting lineup

[VOLfrombama]

D-line/WR are stacked. Championship caliber.

The D can be great if the secondary can play a lot better

 

[TheDirector]

Phil Steele announced his projected starting lineup for Tennessee football in 2023.

2023 Tennessee football: Projected starting lineup, depth chart

Sampson and Keyton are getting overlooked a bit.

 

[Jxn Vol]

AP and Hubbs have bragged on his quiet but dedicated approach this offseason and said he has been working hard. So I expect him to start if they’re correct.

I get the hard work. But I would prefer to see one of the young guys step up and be great. I’m tired of the secondary being the achilles heel. We are a Fred White and a Jabari Greer away from being not a good D, but a great D.

 

[LordVOLdemort]

15-0. Book it

 

[BigBabyWilliams]

If I have to watch Hadden at CB again I may pull my hair out. Someone pls step up.

Honestly liked having Hadden out there. Played hard has the athleticism, and now with another offseason to prepare I think he could be one of our best defensive backs this season.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Phil Steele announced his projected starting lineup for Tennessee football in 2023.

2023 Tennessee football: Projected starting lineup, depth chart

I think this is the first year I have no idea who the kicker/punter is.

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Interesting that they put Cam Seldon above Dylan Sampson, I figured Sampson would contribute a little more this year.. good problem to have I guess.

Probably thinks Seldon will be used more because of his versatility.

Seldon is gonna be even better than what we think.

 

[Jxn Vol]

Honestly liked having Hadden out there. Played hard has the athleticism, and now with another offseason to prepare I think he could be one of our best defensive backs this season.

I’m not seeing it. Was burnt toast all last season.

 

[BJWeeks]

Honestly liked having Hadden out there. Played hard has the athleticism, and now with another offseason to prepare I think he could be one of our best defensive backs this season.

Hope he learns not to celebrate when he gives up a first down this year

 

[SonOfGodVolforlife]

Honestly liked having Hadden out there. Played hard has the athleticism, and now with another offseason to prepare I think he could be one of our best defensive backs this season.

I agree, he had some rough spots last season with his maturity being questionable but what 18 yr kid doesn’t make mistakes so I expect big things out of him this year. By all accounts he’s put in the work this offseason grind, and having another year in the system he’s due for a break out year.

 

[KTrain]

Honestly liked having Hadden out there. Played hard has the athleticism, and now with another offseason to prepare I think he could be one of our best defensive backs this season.

He played pretty steady at points all should know or coaches would not have him out there but was in on some plays that make you scratch your head.
I still don't know who can trash talk better him or Shane Beamer, they were going at each other like 2 teen age girls. Think Beamer is a few years removed from teen years.

 

[GritNGrind1906]

Not convinced that Campbell and Karic are going to start on the left side of the OL

I think Campbell is the perceived starter at LT but I agree with Karic. He is behind Ollie and Nichols. If Nichols begin the year starting at RG, I expect that he will be by the end of the season. He just lacks the experience and reps but he has the best ability out of all the options.

 

[GritNGrind1906]

If I have to watch Hadden at CB again I may pull my hair out. Someone pls step up.

Hadden reminds me of when we had Justin Martin. Like Martin, Hadden has all the athleticism and potential to be a good corner but has to put it together. Martin never did, hopefully Hadden will.

 

[FBtime]

I find it hard to believe Hadden would start ahead of Gabe Jeudy-Lally from BYU.

 

[tennesseeduke]

That sounds sooo much better than another rebuilding!

Absolutely

 

[BACKDOC]

With McCullough's speed, as well as his legal troubles; do ya'll see him as a starter........but like Tesla stock; they seem to be in love with him??

 

[tncolt55]

Honestly liked having Hadden out there. Played hard has the athleticism, and now with another offseason to prepare I think he could be one of our best defensive backs this season.

He also has the fire, he just needs to learn to control it.

 

[Jpcisco]

My oh my, how a roster can change in 2 short years. We were losing starters left and right in the portal, now we have a solid roster from top to bottom who can play with anyone. Ethan Davis will be this years Squirrel White, stud Freshman. Can't wait for September.

 

[livefaith]

With McCullough's speed, as well as his legal troubles; do ya'll see him as a starter........but like Tesla stock; they seem to be in love with him??

Hard to say @ the legal issues. But, if it's football only, I'd say he's the starter back there. Way too much experience to keep out of the 3rd level QB position. That is unless we just have a couple of allSEC talent level safeties pressing him.

 

[HalfullVol]

Probably thinks Seldon will be used more because of his versatility.

Seldon is gonna be even better than what we think.

CS is an even better option for time if he can learn blocking scheme for QB.

His size makes a difference in the QB protection game.

 

[ftsandersvol]

Preferably Thornton. I love squirrel, but for some reason he seems to enjoy leaving his feet when the ball hits him stride inside the 10 yard line. No need to dive when the ball hits you in the chest. Not sure what that's about.

Given his size and the velocity Milton has on his throws, I'm not sure Squirrel has a choice.

 

[ftsandersvol]

I’m not seeing it. Was burnt toast all last season.

He needs to back up all his trash talking with actual results. Nothing worse than someone talking trash after they've just gotten burned.

 

[butchna]

Preferably Thornton. I love squirrel, but for some reason he seems to enjoy leaving his feet when the ball hits him stride inside the 10 yard line. No need to dive when the ball hits you in the chest. Not sure what that's about.

Year one jitters. Hyatt did similarly WHEN he caught the ball in 2021.

 

[butchna]

What do we know about our punter and kicker? Both new guys. Hope there isn’t a drop off there.

Believe Jackson Ross wins the starting nod. Steele has him third with the starter being a guy who transferred to Marshall back in May.

 

[MurphyVol]

4th string tailback had 400 yards / 9 TDs last year