Tennessee Vols: How Will Drafted Vols Fare In The NFL?

By Zach Ragan | May 1, 2017

Nov 12, 2016; Knoxville, TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Butch Jones celebrates with Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Josh Malone (3) and defensive lineman LaTroy Lewis (4) after the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Neyland Stadium. Tennessee won 49 to 36. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Tennessee Vols had six players drafted in the 2017 NFL Draft.

The Tennessee Vols were well represented in the 2017 NFL Draft, with six former players selected.

Defensive end Derek Barnett highlighted the selections, going 14th overall to the Philadelphia Eagles.

All of the six Vols were drafted in the fourth round or higher.

Some of the former Vols, like Barnett and Alvin Kamara, should compete for immediate playing time.

Others, like Josh Dobbs and Josh Malone, will likely have to fight and scrap their way up their respective depth charts.

One thing, however, is certain — if they can play, they’ll find their way on to the field.

Here’s what we think you should expect in 2017 from each of the six former Vols that were drafted this year.

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