The University of Tennessee used to be known as "Wide Receiver U." Robert Meachem may have a chance to help the Volunteers start reclaiming that nickname.

Meachem is projected as a first-round pick Saturday in the NFL Draft by a handful of mock drafts, either as the second or third receiver taken overall. He has size at 6-foot-3 and 211 pounds, ran the 40-yard dash in 4.39 seconds at the NFL Combine and set a school record with 1,298 yards receiving.

And he might not have to move too far away from Knoxville if the Tennessee Titans decide to use the No. 19 pick overall to give quarterback Vince Young a new target.

"I think Meachem physically has all the tools," Titans general manager Mike Reinfeldt said. "He has the strong lower body and he can kind of do all of it. So it's almost a matter of what you're looking for in a wide receiver."

If Meachem is taken in the first round, he would become the first Vols receiver taken that high since New Orleans drafted Donte Stallworth in 2002 and the third since Dallas took Alvin Harper at No. 12 in 1991.

That's not how it used to be for Tennessee Volunteer receivers.

The Vols had six receivers taken in the first round between 1977 with Stanley Morgan and 1988 with Anthony Miller. The players drafted in that stretch included Anthony Hancock, Willie Gault, Clyde Duncan.

But for a program that had five players drafted a year ago _ four on the second day _ the Tennessee Vols could have as many as five drafted in the first two rounds Saturday. That's a big improvement from 2005 when only three Vols heard their names called.

A year after having Jay Cutler taken in the first round, Vanderbilt may not have any Commodores drafted with linebacker Kevin Joyce a likely free agent signee. Memphis had two Tigers drafted in 2006, and a cousin of Baltimore quarterback Steve McNair may give them another selection this year.

But it's the Vols who look set to dominate the NFL Draft from Tennessee-based schools.

Defensive tackle Justin Harrell, whose torn biceps tendon ended his senior season, is projected as a late first round pick. Pat Kirwan on NFL.com tabbed Harrell as the first Vol drafted, going to Pittsburgh at No. 15.

Lane, the small private school in Jackson, Tenn., sent the late Fred Lane to the NFL in 1997. Now the school has a top prospect in receiver Jacoby Jones. He is projected as a high as a third-round pick after becoming the first player to lead the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference in five categories in one season.

The 6-3, 210-pound receiver didn't play football until his junior year in high school, went to college on a track scholarship and transferred to Lane in 2003 where he started 43 games and also played basketball and ran track.

Jones caught 200 passes for 2,750 yards and 21 touchdowns and is considered a talented prospect even if he needs some time and work.

Brandon McDonald can ask McNair or cousin Correll Buckhalter, running back at Philadelphia, any questions he has about the NFL. The defensive back started 23 of 24 games at Memphis where he intercepted seven passes, and he is seen as a seventh-round pick.

List of potential draftees from Tennessee colleges--

CHATTANOOGA:

Eldra Buckley, rb, 5-9, 202: May wind up as a free agent despite consecutive 1,000-yard rushing seasons. He was timed at 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash at the combine.

LANE:

Jacoby Jones, wr, 6-3, 210: Did not start playing football until he was a junior in high school and went to college on a track scholarship. Transferred to Lane in 2003, he was All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference at receiver, punt and kickoff returner. He ranked fifth nationally in all-purpose yards and was the first SIAC player to lead the league in five categories in the same season. He also played basketball and was on the outdoor track team, running the 100 meters in 10.89 seconds. Finished his career starting all 43 games at Lane and caught 200 passes for 2,750 yards and 21 touchdowns and is projected as high as a third-round pick even though he'll need more work.

MEMPHIS:

Brandon McDonald, cb/fs, 5-11, 181: A cousin of Baltimore quarterback Steve McNair and Philadelphia running back Correll Buckhalter, McDonald is a converted wide receiver who moved to Memphis as a junior college transfer in 2005. He started 23 of 24 games at Memphis with seven interceptions and two blocked kicks and is considered better against the pass in man coverage than helping against the run, according to NFLDraftScout.com. Possibly a seventh-round pick.

TENNESSEE:

Robert Meachem, wr, 6-3, 210: The All-American decided to leave after his junior season when he set a school record with 1,298 receiving yards. Many consider him a first-round pick likely by the Tennessee Titans. Noted for height and speed.

Justin Harrell, dt, 6-4, 300: Senior leader showed his toughness playing against Florida a week after tearing his biceps tendon. Best known as a run stopper, Harrell is projected to go in the late first to early second round.

Arron Sears, ot, 6-4, 320: The All-American and Jacobs Award winner for the best blocker in the Southeastern Conference finished his career with 32 straight starts. He played every position on the offensive line except center and is likely be drafted in the second round.

Turk McBride, dt, 6-4, 275: The All-SEC lineman moved from end to tackle to replace Harrell last season. He led SEC linemen with 64 tackles in the regular season. Experts place him as a second round choice.

Jonathan Wade, cb, 6-0, 195: The former sprinter gave up track for his senior year to concentrate on football and the move paid off with his best season. He was second on the team with four interceptions and had 49 tackles. Projections for the draft range from second to fourth round.

Cory Anderson, fb, 6-3, 255: The former defensive player saw his time diminish at fullback last season because the Vols relied more on tight ends for blocking. He could be taken in a late round.

Jayson Swain, wr, 6-1, 205: Tennessee's second-best receiver last season took advantage of double teams on Meachem to get six touchdowns. He could go late or end up as an undrafted free agent.

Bret Smith, wr, 6-3, 190: The quiet receiver had a negative ending to his career when he was declared academically ineligible to play in the bowl game. He finished the season behind Meachem and Swain with five touchdowns. He also is likely a late-rounder or free agent.

Marvin Mitchell, lb, 6-3, 235: Mitchell played middle linebacker last season. He could be taken late or sign as a free agent.

Antwan Stewart, s, 6-0, 195: Stewart moved from safety to cornerback to replace injured teammate last year. Experts say he could be a free agent.

Story Courtesy: The Tennessee Titans & AP Wire Reports