Sep 2, 2023; College Station, Texas, USA; Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Max Johnson (14) runs the ball during the fourth quarter against New Mexico Lobos at Kyle Field. Mandatory Credit: Maria Lysaker-USA TODAY Sports
“Because he is still recovering from a season-long injury, Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright will not be attending the Senior Bowl. Wright is anticipated to be completely well for the NFL Combine examinations. The former Feldman Freak Lister is reportedly planning to “put on a show” in Indianapolis.
During his sophomore and junior seasons, Wright was Tennessee’s main back, and his rushing totals increased with each passing year while playing for the Volunteers. In 2022, he contributed to the Volunteers winning 11 games for the first time since 2001 and recorded a career-high 10 touchdowns.
“I have grown tremendously both on and off the field while Coach Heupel and the Tennessee coaching staff have guided me. I am grateful for the confidence you have in me to continue the vision and for the priceless lessons you have taught me, which I can use in both the game and in real life.
The San Francisco 49ers were facing overwhelming odds on Sunday night, even though they are already focused on Super Bowl preparation. It appeared as though the top-seeded Detroit Lions might lose before the big game when they took a three-point lead early in the NFC Championship Game. But the difference was, they understood where to go when they needed huge plays.
Jauan Jennings, a former wide receiver for Tennessee, made a significant contribution. He had just one eight-yard grab of the afternoon, but it was at a critical point. San Francisco was behind 17 points early in the third quarter as they faced a 3rd & 4 from Detroit’s 35-yard line. For a remarkable one-handed catch, quarterback Brock Purdy found Jennings across the centre of the field. The drive was prolonged by the play, and it culminated in a field goal.
That field goal gave San Francisco a historic come-from-behind victory by cutting the advantage to two points. While Jennings had 19 catches for 265 yards in his lowest statistical season of his three-year contract, he is now playing in the Super Bowl for the first time in his career.
Smith choose Tennessee over other elite offers in the 2017 class, where he was ranked as the top prospect by ESPN. He played with the Volunteers for four seasons, building an impressive résumé. Smith was a second-team All-American in his senior year and was selected to the All-SEC first team twice. He is currently playing for one of the top teams in professional sports and is on his way to his second Super Bowl in as many seasons.
The University of Tennessee experienced a significant moment when the Chiefs defeated the Philadelphia Eagles in the previous season’s Super Bowl. Trey Smith, a former offensive lineman for Tennessee, received his first Super Bowl ring as a result of Kansas City’s triumph. Some may consider the Chiefs’ selection of Smith with the 226th overall pick to be a throwaway. Nevertheless, Smith persevered through hardship to establish himself as Kansas City’s starting right guard.
