All Signs Point to a Breakout Season for Tennessee Football Tackle David Sanders Jr.One of the projected strengths for Tennessee football in 2026 is its offensive line. After his freshman year, former five-star recruit David Sanders Jr. is being looked at as a potential All-SEC left tackle for the Vols. Now, Heard is off to Kentucky, and Sanders is transitioning back to left tackle. “Extremely comfortable at the left tackle position,” Heupel said. Right guard will be between LSU transfer Ory Williams and Perry.