Why Josh Heupel does (or doesn't) need to produce more NFL Draft picks at Tennessee

Three Tennessee football players were selected in the NFL Draft
last week.


Cause for celebration, or concern?


The four qualifying teams for last season’s College Football
Playoff combined for 44 draft picks. 


That suggests that if Tennessee wants to go from competitive
program to national championship program under Josh Heupel, he
needs to start producing more NFL talent.


And yet, consider that Tennessee finished 9-4 despite not having
a single player selected within the draft’s first three rounds.
That speaks to Heupel’s coaching ability.


On today's episode, hosts Blake Toppmeyer, Adam Sparks and John
Adams unpack Tennessee’s production in the draft and why they
think Jaylen Wright will become UT's most productive NFL player
from this draft class.


They also preview next year’s draft class, highlighted by edge
rusher James Pierce, who profiles as a potential No. 1 overall
pick.


And, they consider this question: Is Tennessee’s draft
performance cause for concern?


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