Jalin Hyatt believes Tennessee's offense can be the best in the country
The Tennessee offense has transformed into one of the most exciting products in college football under head coach Josh Heupel. Now in year two, the players within the system are showcasing high levels of confidence in what they are able to do and how they stack up with the rest of the country.
Wide receiver Jalin Hyatt brought his confidence in the Tennessee offense to the forefront during his most recent press conference, stating his belief on where the Volunteers can stack up against the rest of college football this season.
“That’s every day,” said Hyatt. “Every time we come in the facility, every time we meet, that’s the standard. We want to be the best offense in the country, and it starts every day in practice. It starts every time we prepare for anybody that we’re playing that week. So that’s the mindset and that’s the standard every day.”
The Volunteers offense has been led by quarterback Hendon Hooker, who has delivered the ball to a combination of players which includes Jalin Hyatt, Bru McCoy and Cedric Tillman. The young receiver does not lack confidence in his position room either, speaking on his teammates place in the conference hierarchy.
“I think we’re the best receiver corps in the SEC, and to do that we’ve got to keep doing what we’re doing, keep making explosive plays,” said Hyatt. “When (Hendon Hooker) throws it up, it’s not a 50-50 ball, we have to come down with it every time just to be the best receiver corps in the SEC. I feel very comfortable with the guys we have, especially with Hook being the quarterback. We’ve just got to keep going every day.”
Josh Heupel on Jalin Hyatt
Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt has made a splash to for the Volunteers to start off the season. Hyatt has impressed in Tennessee’s first two games of the year, already showing a huge leap of improvement compared to last season, which head coach Josh Heupel attributed to his evolved preparation and maturity.
“Huge symbol of the things that we talk about paying off, and you guys heard me talk about Theo Jackson a lot last year and how mature he was, and how he competed, and it resulted in the way that he played,” Huepel said.
Hyatt recorded 21 catches for 226 yards and two touchdowns last season and is on pace to shatter those numbers this season. In his first two games this season, Hyatt already has 13 receptions for 101 yards and a touchdown, which includes an 11-catch game versus No. 17 ranked Pitt and a 23-yard touchdown reception capped off with an end zone dive on the very first offensive play of the season against Ball State.