Following the Vols’ second scrimmage during fall training camp, head coach Josh Heupel met with media.
Heupel was asked about Tennessee’s plan for its right tackle position.
“We plan to keep Darnell (Wright) at the right side,” Heupel said.
“I think Darnell’s just growing each day, just so proud of him,” Elarbee said. “The way he practiced yesterday was just unbelievably physical, the questions that he asked in the meeting room, the attention, you can just see him trying to be different in the way that he focuses, and even things he’s trying to work technique wise.
“He wants extra drill work, he wants extra reps, he wants to work. I think that’s something. I’m not sure, he probably did a little last year, but it’s so pronounced this year. He’s just such an improved player, and I’m just excited for him. I hope he keeps it up and just has a phenomenal year.”
Wright has appeared in 34 games for the Vols from 2019-21.
The senior has started in 29 contests, 14 at right tackle, two at right guard and 13 at left tackle. He has played 1,851 snaps at Tennessee.
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