Tennessee will kick off its 2022 season inside of Neyland Stadium on September 1st against Ball State. Year two of the Josh Heupel era has plenty of excitement coming, as the Vols will look to build on a 7-6 campaign that saw Tennessee compete down the stretch of every game last season. Heading into camp, we pick our preseason superlatives. Newcomer of the YearThis is a tough choice as Tennessee has added several important pieces this off-season, but none will likely have the chance to make as big of a splash as USC transfer Bru McCoy. The physically imposing wide receiver has an opportunity to be the receiver opposite Cedric Tillman https://www.volunteersstore.com/Radarious_Jackson_Jersey, and he could change the complexion of Tennessee offense by making team have to honor him as much of Tillman. McCoy has the makings to be the newcomer of the year, in our opinion. Most Valuable Offensive LinemanFrom our viewpoint, Darnell Wright was stellar last season, and he has a chance to build on that https://www.volunteersstore.com/Daune_Morris_Jersey, even more this season. He will help anchor one of the tackle spots and should continue to improve his draft stock, which was once considered as high as the first round coming out of high school. Wright should be even more complete this season and a huge part of Tennessee offensive Valuable Defensive Lineman/Pass RusherTennessee will hope to find more success up front this season, especially in creating a pass rush. The Vols replace high motor defensive end Matthew Butler who played an immense amount of snaps last fall, as well as veterans Caleb Tremblay and Jay Blakeley. Now, ideally https://www.volunteersstore.com/Javonta_Payton_Jersey, at the end of the season, the hope for Tennessee will be that this award is way too close to call, and they find a significant presence on the inside and the edge. Omari Thomas immediately pops to mind, but Byron Young gets the nod in this preseason superlative list.