Braylon Staley’s Rise as Vols’ Key Weapon | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Game week is here for the Vols as they face Furman at Neyland Stadium, and wide receiver Braylon Staley is stealing the spotlight. Coach Josh Heupel and OC Kelsey Pope are raving about his growth—smarter, tougher, more competitive—and how he’s becoming a leader who elevates his teammates. Pope calls his ability to separate from defenders his “superpower,” while also praising his work in the run game and improving tough catches. Last year’s second-leading receiver, Staley is primed for big things in the slot with QB Faizon Brandon, and if he stays healthy, his breakout could be the key to the team’s season turnaround. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/a05c70ae5da618d2