KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Fall camp begins for the SEC East favorites Tennessee Aug. 1.

With 17 starters returning, there shouldn’t be many surprises among the veterans. One key question, however, is who will come in and make an impact?

As the new additions take to UT’s Haslam practice field, here are three summer arrivals with the most potential to help in 2016.

Jonathan Kongbo, DL – Kongbo was wanted by many leading up to signing day in February. The 6-6, 282-pound defensive lineman chose the Vols and to play for new defensive coordinator Bob Shoop.

The Arizona Western JUCO transfer has put on weight in preparation for the upcoming season, gaining 12 pounds since signing with Tennessee.

Kongbo recorded 55 tackles (16 TFLs) and 11 sacks last season. His best game performance was nine tackles (6 TFLs) and five sacks.

There will be much anticipation to see Kongbo’s speed and strength when he takes the practice field Aug. 1.

Nigel Warror, DB – Warrior is a Vol legacy, son of former UT All-American in 1990 and 1991 Dale Carter, and has the tools to contribute right away.

The 6-foot, 180-pound defensive back was a 2016 U.S. Army All-American, participated in The Opening and was a member of the ESPN 300.

A lot of accolades surround Warrior’s debut on Rocky Top, and his ability to compete right away should be seen during fall camp. Warrior brings vision, physicality, the ability to play in space and great hands alongside his vertical jump.

Tyler Byrd, WR – Byrd was a last-minute flip on the recruiting trail. The ESPN 4-star (No. 35 overall prospect, No. 1 athlete, No. 8 prospect in Florida) was committed to Miami, but Butch Jones and Larry Scott were able to bring the Naples, Fla., product to Tennessee.

Byrd brings speed, athleticism and instincts right away to Team 120. He is listed as a wide receiver at Tennessee, but played offense and defense in high school. As a cornerback, Byrd made 41 tackles, had one interception in 2015. As a wide receiver, Byrd caught 36 passes for 641 yards and scored nine touchdowns in 2015.

Blocking an extra point and returning it for two points in the 2016 U.S. Army All-American Bowl was another highlight for the last-minute Tennessee signee. Byrd can be dangerous as a slot receiver and on end-around plays, on special teams for kick block coverage’s and also as a punt and kick returner.