The Times Free Press has accomplished something most of the Southeastern Conference, including Alabama’s acclaimed defense, could not last fall: corralling Jalin Hyatt.
The University of Tennessee’s record-setting receiver will be the featured speaker at this year’s Best of Preps banquet, which is set for June 20 at the Chattanooga Convention Center.
“We are thrilled to welcome former Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt as he prepares to take the next step in his already remarkable career,” said Kate Tew, marketing and events manager for the Times Free Press. “Fresh off the heels of his electric season with the Vols and an impressive showing at the NFL combine, Jalin is sure to bring an exciting message of hard work and perseverance to our region’s student-athletes.”
Tickets for the event go on sale May 1 at bestofprepschatt.com. More information will be announced in the Times Free Press prior to tickets going on sale.
Hyatt produced the most explosive receiving season in UT history last fall, setting school records for receiving yards (1,267) and touchdown catches (15) — which also led the nation — in becoming the program’s first Biletnikoff Award winner, which goes to college football’s most outstanding receiver.