Tennessee Gets 3 NFL Combine Invites

Tennessee has three draft-eligible prospects making headlines, and all three received invites to the NFL Combine in March. The opportunity to perform in front of the entire NFL scouting department is a big deal for these prospects, especially when athletic testing data is a primary driver in the evaluation process for professional franchises.

Quarterback Joe Milton III, running back Jaylen Wright, and corner Kamal Hadden will represent the orange and white in Indianapolis, Indiana. The combine is a great chance to elevate your draft standing and make a lot of money. Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright helped cement his status as the No. 1 offensive tackle on the board during the combine, posting eye-popping numbers en route to a top-10 selection.

Wright is one to watch in Indiana. He should perform well in drills and has the young age and low workload that NFL teams want to see. ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. shouted Wright out earlier this week, saying he could be a late-round sleeper. Kiper's hypothetical had Wright going in the fifth round, but a big performance could vault him into the day-two conversation.

Meanwhile, Hadden will be looking to dispel concerns following a midseason surgery after getting off to a strong start. He was Tennessee's best cover corner before his injury against Alabama and made big plays in SEC football games. Milton had a strong week of practice at the Reese's Senior Bowl, though he turned the football twice during the actual game.

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