KNOXVILLE – Curt Maggitt admitted his expectations were modest when stepped on the Tennessee campus a little less than four months ago.
Since his much anticipated arrival, the Volunteers’ talented freshman outside linebacker/defensive end has surprised even himself a little bit.
“I came in with the expectation of helping the team in any way possible,” Maggitt said in the first media appearance of his college career after Tuesday morning’s practice. “It’s been a blessing. It’s a great feeling to know you’re a starter for a [Southeastern Conference] team, a great team with great players and a great coaching staff.
“The toughest part has been adjusting from high school into college and just waking up every morning and having that mindset every day to get better and try to be the best you can be every day.”
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound Maggitt has been pretty good from day one for the Vols, as he and fellow freshman A.J. Johnson became the first freshmen to start a season opener for UT since freshman eligibility was reinstated in 1972.