Tennessee Vols National Signing Day: Five Players That Could See Significant Action In 2017

Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view of the Tennessee Volunteers running through the T before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view of the Tennessee Volunteers running through the T before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view of the Tennessee Volunteers running through the T before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 24, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; General view of the Tennessee Volunteers running through the T before the game against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

The Tennessee Vols are putting the finishing touches on another solid recruiting class on Wednesday.

Tennessee’s 2017 recruiting class features quite a few players that will likely have the opportunity to make a big impact next season.

However, it can be hard to predict whether or not an incoming freshman will actually receive the opportunity to make a big impact.

Sometimes, young players can fight their way up the depth chart and leave the coaches no choice but to play them. Other times, a freshman might find themselves in a dream situation where the depth chart is wide open.

Whatever the case ends up being, one thing is certain — the talent always rises to the top.

Here are five players in Tennessee’s 2017 signing class that we think could see significant playing time in 2017.