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Tennessee Football: 3 Impactful Newcomers in 2023

By Hunter Newbold

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 08: Quarterback Drew Pyne #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws under pressure from linebacker Keenan Pili #41 of the Brigham Young Cougars in the Shamrock Series game at Allegiant Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Fighting Irish defeated the Cougars 28-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - OCTOBER 08: Quarterback Drew Pyne #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws under pressure from linebacker Keenan Pili #41 of the Brigham Young Cougars in the Shamrock Series game at Allegiant Stadium on October 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Fighting Irish defeated the Cougars 28-20. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) /
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KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 15: A general view of the stadium before the Tennessee Volunteers spring football game at Neyland Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 15: A general view of the stadium before the Tennessee Volunteers spring football game at Neyland Stadium on April 15, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images) /

3. Cameron Seldon, WR

Cameron Seldon adds some athleticism to the receiver room at Tennessee. The true freshman from Browns Store, Virginia played at Northumberland High School. In his most recent season, he rushed for 551 yards and 11 touchdowns and caught 18 balls for 365 yards and 5 touchdowns. He also returned 3 kick-offs and a punt for scores.

These numbers tell the story that he is an athlete and can play all over the field. A guy like this needs to be a part of the game plan, especially breaking in a new quarterback. Having a player that can keep the defense guessing on the basis of his versatility can take some pressure off of the quarterback and open up the game for the rest of the offense.

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It will be very important for Tennessee football that their offense does not take a major step back in 2023. It is hard to believe that the loss of Hendon Hooker will not be felt to some degree, but the hope is that the addition of some athletes on the offensive side of the ball such as Seldon will allow that to be as small of a backslide as possible and keep the Vols in the conversation.

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