Tennessee’s comeback-minded linebacker who brought toughness, leadership, and production
In the 2012 season, Herman Lathers was a fifth-year senior who gave Tennessee rare front-seven experience and steady leadership, with 66 tackles, 5.0 tackles for loss, two sacks, two passes defended, and an interception in 11 games with eight starts. He stood out for his resilience after battling bone cancer and a serious ankle injury, and coaches and outlets consistently described him as a defensive leader and one of the Vols’ most reliable players when healthy. If your team values toughness, maturity, and a tone-setter at linebacker, he fits.
