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.