# POWER RANKINGS: Braylon Staley, Mike Matthews best Position DUO for Tennessee Football

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-06-23T04:05:00+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers’ wide receiver duo Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews headline the most dynamic position group heading into the 2026 season. With over 1,600 yards and 10 touchdowns combined last year, can their chemistry spark a high-powered SEC offense once again under coach Josh Heupel? Eric Cain power ranks every position, spotlighting the loaded offensive line and key questions at quarterback between Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre. On defense, a stacked linebacker corps leads the way, while inexperienced defensive ends present uncertainty. Insightful discussion covers Vols’ running back depth, rising talents in the secondary, and crucial improvements needed in tackling and run-game consistency. Listener mailbag tackles Tennessee’s must-win games and the ripple effects of Dusty May’s NBA move on the basketball program. Are the Vols poised for another breakthrough, or will questions at quarterback and edge rusher hold them back?

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