Peyton O’Neil Lewis has shown why he was one of the most talked-about recruits. His freshman year at Tennessee began terribly with shoulder surgery, but by the end of the season, he was stepping up when his team needed him the most. After moving to No. 2 in the late season, he finished with 339 yards and 3 touchdowns on 64 carries. His speed, size, and confidence have drawn a lot of attention; his position coach even called him a “Greek god.”

“Obviously, when you’re a freshman, you see it. It’s like, ‘Oh my God, I’m playing in Neyland,'” Lewis admitted. In his sophomore season, Lewis feels even more geared up for the spotlight. He credits his growth to experience and a better understanding of the offense: “ Knowing the offense, knowing the people that are around me and how we play, how

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