Stan Drayton                  Position: Running Backs Staff: Assistant Football Coach

Stan Drayton's arrival on the Tennessee coaching scene is a perfect fit. Drayton, 37, comes to the Vols after spending three years on the Florida football staff and one season before that at Mississippi State. In addition to familiarity with his former conference rivals, Drayton also coached previously at Villanova with fellow off-season hire Dave Clawson. Drayton's responsibility at UT is running backs, the same position he managed at both SEC schools and when coaching with Clawson. He appears to be enjoying his renewed kinship with the Vols newest offensive coordinator. "It gives me an opportunity to bring some things to the table from different styles of offense -- from the spread offense and a pro-style offense," Drayton said. "It gives me a chance to scheme and dream a little bit putting some good athletes to work." Drayton has spent a combined 12 years coaching running backs on the collegiate level in addition to three seasons in the NFL. He helped Green Bay to three straight NFC playoff appearances during his 2001-03 stint with the Packers as offensive quality control and assistant special teams coach. Several Drayton disciples have made their marks in the college and professional football ranks. Brian Westbrook played under Drayton at Villanova, becoming the first player on any collegiate level to record more than 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Westbrook was a third-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 draft and is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season in 2007. Another power running back who received a year of stewardship under Drayton was Mississippi State's Jerious Norwood. The SEC's third-leading rusher in 2004, Norwood gained 1,050 yards during his only season with Drayton and has gone on to become the featured back for the Atlanta Falcons. "I feel very privileged to have the opportunity at Tennessee," Drayton said. "Being a former NFL coach, I know that those professional coaches look for running backs coming out of the SEC because those guys understand how to run the football against speed and big bodies. In my opinion, running in the SEC is the closest thing there is to running the football in the NFL." Florida ranked third in the SEC and 23rd nationally in rushing last season with an average of 200.2 yards. Drayton was named one of the nation's 25 best recruiters by Rivals.com for his part in the 2007 Florida signing class ranked No. 1 by most outlets. Before coaching in the professional ranks, Drayton spent the 2000 season at Bowling Green as running backs and special teams assistant. This came after his four-year stay at Villanova. Drayton was a three-year starter himself as a running back at Allegheny (Pa.) College. The Cleveland, Ohio, native was a three-time, first-team All-America selection, an Associated Press Little All-America first-team member and set the Division III season records for touchdowns (28) and TDs per game (2.8). He remains Allegheny's all-time leading rusher and scorer and helped the Gators claim the 1990 Division III national championship. In addition to football, Drayton also twice earned All-America status in track and field, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Drayton is married to the former Monique Fuller of Detroit. They are the parents of two children, Amari and Anaya.

PERSONAL DATA BORN March 11, 1971, Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION John Marshall High School, Cleveland, Ohio; Allegheny College 1993. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Running Back, Allegheny 1989-92. COACHING CAREER Allegheny 1993, Eastern Michigan 1994, Pennsylvania 1995, Villanova 1996-2000, Bowling Green 2000, Green Bay Packers 2001-03, Mississippi State 2004, Florida 2005-07, Tennessee 2008-present. WIFE Monique Fuller Drayton CHILDREN Amari (Dec. 22, 2004), Anaya (June 12, 2007). BOWL GAME COACHING HISTORY 2006 Outback, 2007 BCS National Championship, 2008 Capital One.

Stan Drayton                  Position: Running Backs Staff: Assistant Football Coach

Stan Drayton's arrival on the Tennessee coaching scene is a perfect fit. Drayton, 37, comes to the Vols after spending three years on the Florida football staff and one season before that at Mississippi State. In addition to familiarity with his former conference rivals, Drayton also coached previously at Villanova with fellow off-season hire Dave Clawson. Drayton's responsibility at UT is running backs, the same position he managed at both SEC schools and when coaching with Clawson. He appears to be enjoying his renewed kinship with the Vols newest offensive coordinator. "It gives me an opportunity to bring some things to the table from different styles of offense -- from the spread offense and a pro-style offense," Drayton said. "It gives me a chance to scheme and dream a little bit putting some good athletes to work." Drayton has spent a combined 12 years coaching running backs on the collegiate level in addition to three seasons in the NFL. He helped Green Bay to three straight NFC playoff appearances during his 2001-03 stint with the Packers as offensive quality control and assistant special teams coach. Several Drayton disciples have made their marks in the college and professional football ranks. Brian Westbrook played under Drayton at Villanova, becoming the first player on any collegiate level to record more than 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Westbrook was a third-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 draft and is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season in 2007. Another power running back who received a year of stewardship under Drayton was Mississippi State's Jerious Norwood. The SEC's third-leading rusher in 2004, Norwood gained 1,050 yards during his only season with Drayton and has gone on to become the featured back for the Atlanta Falcons. "I feel very privileged to have the opportunity at Tennessee," Drayton said. "Being a former NFL coach, I know that those professional coaches look for running backs coming out of the SEC because those guys understand how to run the football against speed and big bodies. In my opinion, running in the SEC is the closest thing there is to running the football in the NFL." Florida ranked third in the SEC and 23rd nationally in rushing last season with an average of 200.2 yards. Drayton was named one of the nation's 25 best recruiters by Rivals.com for his part in the 2007 Florida signing class ranked No. 1 by most outlets. Before coaching in the professional ranks, Drayton spent the 2000 season at Bowling Green as running backs and special teams assistant. This came after his four-year stay at Villanova. Drayton was a three-year starter himself as a running back at Allegheny (Pa.) College. The Cleveland, Ohio, native was a three-time, first-team All-America selection, an Associated Press Little All-America first-team member and set the Division III season records for touchdowns (28) and TDs per game (2.8). He remains Allegheny's all-time leading rusher and scorer and helped the Gators claim the 1990 Division III national championship. In addition to football, Drayton also twice earned All-America status in track and field, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Drayton is married to the former Monique Fuller of Detroit. They are the parents of two children, Amari and Anaya.

PERSONAL DATA BORN March 11, 1971, Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION John Marshall High School, Cleveland, Ohio; Allegheny College 1993. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Running Back, Allegheny 1989-92. COACHING CAREER Allegheny 1993, Eastern Michigan 1994, Pennsylvania 1995, Villanova 1996-2000, Bowling Green 2000, Green Bay Packers 2001-03, Mississippi State 2004, Florida 2005-07, Tennessee 2008-present. WIFE Monique Fuller Drayton CHILDREN Amari (Dec. 22, 2004), Anaya (June 12, 2007). BOWL GAME COACHING HISTORY 2006 Outback, 2007 BCS National Championship, 2008 Capital One.

Stan Drayton                  Position: Running Backs Staff: Assistant Football Coach

Stan Drayton's arrival on the Tennessee coaching scene is a perfect fit. Drayton, 37, comes to the Vols after spending three years on the Florida football staff and one season before that at Mississippi State. In addition to familiarity with his former conference rivals, Drayton also coached previously at Villanova with fellow off-season hire Dave Clawson. Drayton's responsibility at UT is running backs, the same position he managed at both SEC schools and when coaching with Clawson. He appears to be enjoying his renewed kinship with the Vols newest offensive coordinator. "It gives me an opportunity to bring some things to the table from different styles of offense -- from the spread offense and a pro-style offense," Drayton said. "It gives me a chance to scheme and dream a little bit putting some good athletes to work." Drayton has spent a combined 12 years coaching running backs on the collegiate level in addition to three seasons in the NFL. He helped Green Bay to three straight NFC playoff appearances during his 2001-03 stint with the Packers as offensive quality control and assistant special teams coach. Several Drayton disciples have made their marks in the college and professional football ranks. Brian Westbrook played under Drayton at Villanova, becoming the first player on any collegiate level to record more than 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Westbrook was a third-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 draft and is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season in 2007. Another power running back who received a year of stewardship under Drayton was Mississippi State's Jerious Norwood. The SEC's third-leading rusher in 2004, Norwood gained 1,050 yards during his only season with Drayton and has gone on to become the featured back for the Atlanta Falcons. "I feel very privileged to have the opportunity at Tennessee," Drayton said. "Being a former NFL coach, I know that those professional coaches look for running backs coming out of the SEC because those guys understand how to run the football against speed and big bodies. In my opinion, running in the SEC is the closest thing there is to running the football in the NFL." Florida ranked third in the SEC and 23rd nationally in rushing last season with an average of 200.2 yards. Drayton was named one of the nation's 25 best recruiters by Rivals.com for his part in the 2007 Florida signing class ranked No. 1 by most outlets. Before coaching in the professional ranks, Drayton spent the 2000 season at Bowling Green as running backs and special teams assistant. This came after his four-year stay at Villanova. Drayton was a three-year starter himself as a running back at Allegheny (Pa.) College. The Cleveland, Ohio, native was a three-time, first-team All-America selection, an Associated Press Little All-America first-team member and set the Division III season records for touchdowns (28) and TDs per game (2.8). He remains Allegheny's all-time leading rusher and scorer and helped the Gators claim the 1990 Division III national championship. In addition to football, Drayton also twice earned All-America status in track and field, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Drayton is married to the former Monique Fuller of Detroit. They are the parents of two children, Amari and Anaya.

PERSONAL DATA BORN March 11, 1971, Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION John Marshall High School, Cleveland, Ohio; Allegheny College 1993. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Running Back, Allegheny 1989-92. COACHING CAREER Allegheny 1993, Eastern Michigan 1994, Pennsylvania 1995, Villanova 1996-2000, Bowling Green 2000, Green Bay Packers 2001-03, Mississippi State 2004, Florida 2005-07, Tennessee 2008-present. WIFE Monique Fuller Drayton CHILDREN Amari (Dec. 22, 2004), Anaya (June 12, 2007). BOWL GAME COACHING HISTORY 2006 Outback, 2007 BCS National Championship, 2008 Capital One.

Stan Drayton                  Position: Running Backs Staff: Assistant Football Coach

Stan Drayton's arrival on the Tennessee coaching scene is a perfect fit. Drayton, 37, comes to the Vols after spending three years on the Florida football staff and one season before that at Mississippi State. In addition to familiarity with his former conference rivals, Drayton also coached previously at Villanova with fellow off-season hire Dave Clawson. Drayton's responsibility at UT is running backs, the same position he managed at both SEC schools and when coaching with Clawson. He appears to be enjoying his renewed kinship with the Vols newest offensive coordinator. "It gives me an opportunity to bring some things to the table from different styles of offense -- from the spread offense and a pro-style offense," Drayton said. "It gives me a chance to scheme and dream a little bit putting some good athletes to work." Drayton has spent a combined 12 years coaching running backs on the collegiate level in addition to three seasons in the NFL. He helped Green Bay to three straight NFC playoff appearances during his 2001-03 stint with the Packers as offensive quality control and assistant special teams coach. Several Drayton disciples have made their marks in the college and professional football ranks. Brian Westbrook played under Drayton at Villanova, becoming the first player on any collegiate level to record more than 1,000 yards rushing and 1,000 yards receiving in the same season. Westbrook was a third-round selection by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2002 draft and is coming off his second consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season in 2007. Another power running back who received a year of stewardship under Drayton was Mississippi State's Jerious Norwood. The SEC's third-leading rusher in 2004, Norwood gained 1,050 yards during his only season with Drayton and has gone on to become the featured back for the Atlanta Falcons. "I feel very privileged to have the opportunity at Tennessee," Drayton said. "Being a former NFL coach, I know that those professional coaches look for running backs coming out of the SEC because those guys understand how to run the football against speed and big bodies. In my opinion, running in the SEC is the closest thing there is to running the football in the NFL." Florida ranked third in the SEC and 23rd nationally in rushing last season with an average of 200.2 yards. Drayton was named one of the nation's 25 best recruiters by Rivals.com for his part in the 2007 Florida signing class ranked No. 1 by most outlets. Before coaching in the professional ranks, Drayton spent the 2000 season at Bowling Green as running backs and special teams assistant. This came after his four-year stay at Villanova. Drayton was a three-year starter himself as a running back at Allegheny (Pa.) College. The Cleveland, Ohio, native was a three-time, first-team All-America selection, an Associated Press Little All-America first-team member and set the Division III season records for touchdowns (28) and TDs per game (2.8). He remains Allegheny's all-time leading rusher and scorer and helped the Gators claim the 1990 Division III national championship. In addition to football, Drayton also twice earned All-America status in track and field, competing in the 100-meter and 200-meter dashes. Drayton is married to the former Monique Fuller of Detroit. They are the parents of two children, Amari and Anaya.

PERSONAL DATA BORN March 11, 1971, Cleveland, Ohio EDUCATION John Marshall High School, Cleveland, Ohio; Allegheny College 1993. COLLEGE FOOTBALL Running Back, Allegheny 1989-92. COACHING CAREER Allegheny 1993, Eastern Michigan 1994, Pennsylvania 1995, Villanova 1996-2000, Bowling Green 2000, Green Bay Packers 2001-03, Mississippi State 2004, Florida 2005-07, Tennessee 2008-present. WIFE Monique Fuller Drayton CHILDREN Amari (Dec. 22, 2004), Anaya (June 12, 2007). BOWL GAME COACHING HISTORY 2006 Outback, 2007 BCS National Championship, 2008 Capital One.