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Tennessee Vols 2017 Offensive Projections

By Zach Ragan

Dec 30, 2016; Nashville , TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jeff George (19) and Volunteers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) and Volunteers wide receiver Brandon Johnson (17) prior to the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 30, 2016; Nashville , TN, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Jeff George (19) and Volunteers wide receiver Jauan Jennings (15) and Volunteers wide receiver Brandon Johnson (17) prior to the game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Nissan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Brown-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Tyler Byrd (10) in action during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers wide receiver Tyler Byrd (10) in action during the game against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Tyler Byrd — Wide Receiver

Sophomore

37 Receptions — 424 Yards — 3 Touchdowns

Tyler Byrd played extremely well last season as a true freshman. Especially when you consider that he didn’t have the benefit of going through spring practice.

In 2017, with an entire year in the program under his belt, I think Byrd will take a big step forward, much like Jauan Jennings did last season.

Byrd caught 15 passes for 209 yards last season. It’s not a stretch to think that he will double those numbers, as he should be the number two option in the passing game.

The Florida native failed to score last season, but more targets in 2017 means he should find his way into the end zone a few times.

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