Key contributors: Herman Lathers, A.J. Johnson, Curt Maggitt

Outlook: The emergence of Lathers in the spring was the best news for the Vols. Lathers is a natural leader and is clearly one of the four best linebackers. His health is vital for the defense. Lathers has focused all summer on mastering all the checks and adjustments to Sal Sunseri's scheme. Lathers is arguably the most important defensive player on the roster.


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