Moore has gone out and gotten big-name recruiters, especially on the defensive side of the ball. Jean-Mary and new defensive line coach Greg Scruggs are known for their recruiting prowess. This team is going to feel the loss of Harbaugh and the many players leaving for the NFL Draft. However, the future looks bright for this team.
Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright is making a lot of fans ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft. The 20-year-old North Carolina native had a productive three-year career in the SEC and doesn’t have much tread on his tires. Many NFL executives are drawn to that type of running back profile on day two, and it seems that’s where Wright could end up.
Draft Countdown’s Shane Hallam has had Wright as a top-5 running back on his board after the season. He doubled down on that opinion, citing Wright’s elite speed and improved production in the passing game. Wright had eight career 100-yard games during his time at the University of Tennessee and had a knack for explosive plays.
There was so much more there from a running standpoint that I did not think he was capable of,” Petagna said. “It is going to be interesting to see whether Josh Heupel leans on his legs at times. I expect Nico to very, very quickly become one of the faces of college football.”
Petagna compared Iamaleava’s pocket presence and quick feet to former Heisman Trophy winner and 2023 No. 1 overall NFL Draft pick Bryce Young. However, Iamaleava, at 6-foot-6, won’t face the same concerns over his stature that Young did at Alabama, according to Petagna.
