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Vols defensive backs young but athletic; Boo Carter praised again

Tennessee Athletics photo / Cornerback Jalen McMurray (12) defends receiver Chris Brazzell (11) during a pairing of transfer players in Tennessee's first spring scrimmage last Wednesday.
Tennessee Athletics photo / Cornerback Jalen McMurray (12) defends receiver Chris Brazzell (11) during a pairing of transfer players in Tennessee's first spring scrimmage last Wednesday. Tennessee Athletics photo / Cornerback Jalen McMurray (12) defends receiver Chris Brazzell (11) during a pairing of transfer players in Tennessee's first spring scrimmage last Wednesday.

The Tennessee Volunteers have a significantly younger secondary this year.

That doesn’t have to result in a drop in performance.

“I think the playmaking ability has gone up in our room,” redshirt junior safety Andre Turrentine said Monday in a news conference. “It’s a highly competitive room right now with guys fighting for a spot, and the playmaking ability has been tremendous.

“Guys are making plays on the ball, and they’re knowing what to do.”

The Vols conducted their seventh spring practice Monday. They will have Tuesday off before resuming Wednesday and then scrimmaging for a second time Thursday.