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Vols’ Recruits Rewind and Rehab Roadblocks
Five Years Later: Vols’ Recruits’ Career Checkup A look back at Tennessee’s 2022 recruiting class reveals five intriguing journeys. James Pearce, the top-ranked edge rusher, exploded with All-SEC honors before becoming a first-round NFL pick who set a rookie sack record—only to face an eight-game suspension. Tyre West, a steady defensive lineman, carved out a…
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Edwards Embraces Leadership Amid Recruiting Frenzy
Dion Edwards Gears Up for Junior Season and College Pursuit Tyner Academy’s rising junior athlete, Dion Edwards, helped power the Rams to a 27-10 scrimmage victory over McMinn County, showcasing his on-field skills and emerging leadership qualities. As the 2028 nationally ranked prospect transitions into a more vocal role, Edwards emphasizes leading by example, even…
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Brandon “Slim” Leavell Geared Up for Senior Breakout
Slim Leavell Targets 1,000 Yards and Team Glory The high school football season kicks off, and Tennessee commit Brandon “Slim” Leavell is ready to shine. A versatile defensive back turned receiver, Leavell has zeroed in on one personal goal—surpassing 1,000 receiving yards—while aiming for at least seven wins and a deep playoff run with Goodpasture…
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Tennessee Football Battles Injuries and Rookie Depth
When Your Safety Needs a Safety: Season-Ending Torn Tendon Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Edrees Farooq, coming off a standout 2025 season with four forced fumbles and multiple interceptions, suffered a torn patellar tendon during a routine practice on August 14 and will miss the entire 2026 campaign. Transported by ambulance to UT Medical, Farooq’s lengthy…
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Pope’s Pep Talk Puts Tennessee Receivers Under Pressure
Pope Fires Up Tennessee Receivers Ahead of Fall Scrimmage In his final prep session before Tennessee’s fall scrimmage, wide receivers coach Kelsey Pope laid out clear expectations for his unit. He praised Joakim Dodson’s momentum after a touchdown, urged Mike Matthews and Braylon Staley to avoid complacency and refine their “superpowers,” and demanded consistency and…
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Tennessee’s Volunteers: Gridiron Predictions and Soccer Debut
Secret Safeties and Linebacker Legends Rising As Tennessee’s football season creeps closer, two bold projections emerge from fall camp. First, true freshman Joel Wyatt—standing 6-foot-4 and weighing 210 pounds—could leapfrog a crowded safety room to seize a key rotational spot, thanks to his rare length and athleticism. Then there’s veteran linebacker Jeremiah Telander, whose leadership…
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Vols’ Cornerback Comeback and Hovering Hopes
Ty Redmond Back in the Saddle: Vols’ Defensive Ace Returns Ty Redmond, Tennessee’s standout freshman corner, rejoined the Volunteers’ practice for the first time this fall camp after missing time due to illness. A lockdown defender who snagged three interceptions as a true freshman in 2025, Redmond’s presence adds a critical boost to Jim Knowles’…
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Vols’ 2026 Roster Preview & Moe Jr.’s Preseason Accolade
Guarding Glory: Wendell Moe Jr.’s Preseason All-American Ascendancy Tennessee’s transfer portal coup Wendell Moe Jr., now in his second season with the Volunteers, has earned himself a preseason All-American nod from On3. Originally plucked from Arizona, Moe Jr. has excelled at both guard spots, anchoring the line and keeping quarterback Joey Aguilar unscathed. His run-blocking…
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Vols on the Move: From NFL Deals to 2028 Stars
Backup QB Finds New Home in Detroit Josh Dobbs, Tennessee’s former quarterback, inked a contract with the Detroit Lions after his stint as Tom Brady’s understudy in New England. Though he’s logged starts for the Titans and Cardinals, Dobbs is expected to back up Jared Goff and battle rookie Luke Altmyer for reps in the…
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Vols Linebacker Shuffle After Harmon’s ACL Injury
Vols Brace for Fresh Faces in Harmon’s Absence The Tennessee Volunteers lost sophomore edge rusher Jaedon Harmon to a season-ending ACL tear in the preseason, forcing a rapid reshuffle along the linebacker corps. Coaches must now lean on incoming freshman Brayden Rouse, a four-star Georgia recruit who racked up 120 tackles and stands 6’3″, as…