Be excited. It's almost football time in Tennessee!

The Vols have a tough schedule next season, playing all three of the top contenders for the SEC West crown (Arkansas, Alabama and LSU) along with an improved SEC East. 

But even with a brutal schedule like that, there's reason to believe that the Vols will reach the next level and stay in contention for the SEC East.

Here are five players that could help them along the way.

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