Behind Enemy Lines: Talking with Vols Wire ahead of Florida-Tennessee game

Defensive lineman Omari Thomas is the biggest player up front, along with Arizona State transfer Omarr Norman-Lott. Losing linebacker Keenan Pili was a big loss after Week 1, but Aaron Beasley and Elijah Herring are talented players up front.

Freshman linebacker Jeremiah Telander has recorded six tackles in two games, providing depth at the position, along with Arion Carter. Senior defensive end Tyler Baron seems healthy this season and produced six tackles and three sacks in two games. Safety Wesley Walker has played with a lot of energy early on in 2023, moving around a lot and recording 10 tackles, one sack and one pass deflection.