Jeremy Pruitt provides update on OL Trey Smith’s attempt to return to action for the Vols
By Adam Spencer
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Twice last season, Tennessee OL Trey Smith was diagnosed with blood clots in his lungs, the second diagnosis forcing him to miss a few games at the end of the 2018 campaign.
He hasn’t been fully cleared to return to the field yet, but he’s still attempting to work his way back during spring practices this year.
On Monday night, Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt spoke with reporters and updated Smith’s condition. As you can see below, Pruitt said Smith plans to play again and is doing everything but contact:
#Vols football coach Jeremy Pruitt: Trey Smith still plans on playing football again one day. That’s why he’s out there with us. He can still do everything but contact.
— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) March 11, 2019
Pruitt says Trey Smith is "doing everything but contact" right now.
"He's running faster than everybody at his position."
— David Ubben (@davidubben) March 11, 2019
Smith is a star when he’s on the field, so the Vols would certainly love to have him back. However, his health is what’s more important in the long run.
Hopefully, he’s able to make it through the spring healthy and return to the field this fall.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
