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Tennessee wants to be known as “Wide Receiver University.” That much is clear.
Tuesday morning, the Volunteers posted a 38-second video to Twitter highlighting some great plays from its pass-catchers over recent years. It included the fact that 11 Tennessee receivers have been selected in the first round of the NFL draft, which is sure to grab the attention from prospective recruits.
11 WRs drafted in the 1st round. THE ORIGINAL #WRU ???? Be #EL17E and keep it ?https://t.co/qfvNKZuRTn
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) June 7, 2016
Tennessee currently has three wideouts on active NFL rosters, including Cordarelle Patterson, who was taken by the Minnesota Vikings with the No. 29 pick in the 2013 draft.
Tyler Waddell is a member of the Saturday Down South news team. He brings over five years of professional journalism experience and is closing in on a Bachelor's in sports management. Follow him on Twitter (@Tyler_Waddell).
