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Daniel McCullers | Defensive Tackle

Team: Tennessee Volunteers

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NFL Network's Bucky Brooks tweeted that NFL teams do not view NTs as "hot commodities."
"Teams believe they can find those guys at any point in the draft," Brooks added. "DTs at top must rush (the) passer." He went on to cite Ndamukong Suh's production in college and noted "that's what elite DTs must be able to do to go at the top of the draft." May 7 - 12:54 PM
Source: Bucky Brooks on Twitter

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Daniel McCullers - DL - Volunteers

Tennessee junior NT Daniel McCullers will return to school for his senior season.

McCullers is the monstrous nose tackle for the Vols and has only spent one full season at the FBS level. His improvement week to weeks was obvious, and although it is tough to play with a low pad level, McCullers started to hold the anchor more consistently.
Source: Wes Rucker on Twitter
Jan 1 - 8:17 PM
Daniel McCullers - DL - Volunteers

Tennessee defensive line coach John Palermo admitted that he has to rile up massive junior NT Daniel McCullers every week prior to kickoff.

"It's almost like you want to put him in a boxing ring and let someone take a few jabs at him before the game starts," Palermo said. "He's just a happy-go-lucky guy." McCullers played 40 snaps against Georgia last week, which is quite the load for such a gigantic frame. At times he flashes dominance, but the JUCO transfer needs to always bring it on first contact.
Source: Go Vols Xtra
Fri, Oct 12, 2012 11:18:00 AM
Daniel McCullers - DL - Volunteers

Tennessee junior college transfer Daniel McCullers is now the team's starting NT in the Vols new 3-4 defense.

McCullers is an absolute behemoth at 6'6/377 pounds and has already climbed the depth chart. After the team's first scrimmage, coaches moved him inside in place of junior Maurice Couch, who remained in the starting lineup at defensive end. Another junior college transfer, Darrington Sentimore, currently holds down the other end position. Head coach Derek Dooley indicated that the new starting lineup may not be permanent, but it will be entertaining to watch McCullers, an offseason favorite because of his motor, command the attention of interior offensive linemen.
Source: Go Vols Xtra
Tue, Aug 14, 2012 09:15:00 AM
Daniel McCullers - DL - Volunteers

Junior college transfer Daniel McCullers has impressed teammates in Tennessee's new 3-4 defense.

McCullers, who checks in at a monstrous 6'6/377 pounds, has specifically earned praise for his motor, which is tough to find in such a large man. "He's not a big, lazy guy. He gives effort. That big guy can move," said junior defensive end Marlon Walls. McCullers is not the only one adjusting to new circumstances, as the rest of the defense continues to learn defensive coordinator Sal Sunseri's 3-4 defense, who was brought in from Alabama this offseason.
Source: Go Vols Xtra
Mon, Jul 30, 2012 09:56:00 AM