After missing all of last season with an injury, Curt Maggitt is expected to be a defensive leader for the Vols this season. However, it won’t be from his familiar linebacker spot. The redshirt junior will slide down and play defensive end this year, and Jeremy Aschoff believes Maggitt can amass double-digit sacks from that spot.
8. Curt Maggitt, DE/LB, Tennessee: He might not have played last year, but Maggitt is arguably one of the best at his position. He’ll play more defensive end this year, but his goal every time he’s on the field is to hit the quarterback. If he can stay healthy, he’ll do that a lot.
Maggitt has been hampered in practice by what’s rumored to be a high ankle sprain, but insists that he is “110 percent” healthy heading into the season and is expected to participate in Saturday’s open practice at Neyland Stadium.
During Thursday’s media day Maggitt told reporters, “I’m good. I’m all good (laughs). I appreciate it. I’m all good.”
In his career at Tennessee, Maggitt has recorded 86 total tackles in 26 games.
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