'26 LSU Transfer OT Ory Williams (Tennessee)

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Back of the football card​

Williams appeared in all 12 games for the Tigers in 2025, though only four games on offense. He played in Southeastern Conference tilts against Alabama, 32 snaps at right tackle, and Arkansas, 74 snaps at left tackle. Williams also logged snaps in nonconference games against Southeastern Louisiana (26 snaps at LT) and Western Kentucky (18 snaps at LT).
In 92 pass blocking snaps this season, Williams allowed just one hurry and no quarterback hits or sacks. In total, Williams logged 150 snaps on the season after just four snaps in one game as a redshirt in 2024.
Williams stands in at 6-foot-8 and weighs around 335 pounds.

How this helps Tennessee​

Tennessee has a need at offensive tackle and Williams will have every opportunity to win that job. Right tackle, specifically, as David Sanders will flip over to left tackle for the 2026 season. Jesse Perry has plenty of experience at right tackle for the Vols, starting there the first five games of the 2025 season, but was previously appointed to be Tennessee’s starting right guard last summer and that’s where he finished the season this past fall.
The Vols went from wanting to add an offensive lineman to needing an offensive lineman come portal season following the departures of starter Lance Heard and his backup Bennett Warren. Current reserve Jeremias Heard will be going into his third year with the program and could be another option at tackle. Recent signees Gabriel Osenda and Kamari Blair could also be in the conversation at tackle next season as well.

What now for Tennessee in the portal?​

It’s been a busy first few days of portal season for the Vols with several visitors on campus.
With former Kansas State defensive back Qua Moss and Williams now committed to Tennessee, the Vols look to close on a few more recent visitors who have been on campus. Penn State defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam, North Carolina linebacker Khmori House, Penn State edge Chaz Coleman, Louisiana Lafayette running back Zylan Perry were all on campus Monday for visits.
Tennessee is also scheduled to host more visitors this week, a list that includes Miami (OH) edge Adam Trick, Kansas safety Lyrik Rawls, Jacksonville State running back Cam Cook, Slippery Rock cornerback Kayne Thompson, Oregon State guard Dylan Sikorski, Auburn cornerback Kayin Lee and Wake Forest defensive tackle Mateen Ibirogba.
 
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This is a head scratcher. More projects?? Elerbee’s success rate is gawd awful. I mean, he’s terrible. Since he was in Heupel’s wedding, he’s insulated from getting canned. It will be the downfall of Heupel.
 
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WaywardVol said:
This is a head scratcher. More projects?? Elerbee’s success rate is gawd awful. I mean, he’s terrible. Since he was in Heupel’s wedding, he’s insulated from getting canned. It will be the downfall of Heupel.
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Not a project. He’s played games in the SEC

Day 1 starter at RT
 
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LotteryPick said:
You’re taking issue with S&C coach without realizing it. I’ve got good news.

It was a young OL and they still performed well. They’ll be better next year.
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Assuming Moe and Pendleton are back, yes, we should be better. Especially if they let Perry play LT. Sanders and Perry on the edge with another year in the weight room. My only concern is Elerbee. I think you could go to a local high school and get A better coach.
 
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WaywardVol said:
Assuming Moe and Pendleton are back, yes, we should be better. Especially if they let Perry play LT. Sanders and Perry on the edge with another year in the weight room. My only concern is Elerbee. I think you could go to a local high school and get A better coach.
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If the guy wanting Jesse Perry to play Left Tackle says you're a bad coach, you must be a bad coach.
 
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WaywardVol said:
This is a head scratcher. More projects?? Elerbee’s success rate is gawd awful. I mean, he’s terrible. Since he was in Heupel’s wedding, he’s insulated from getting canned. It will be the downfall of Heupel.
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Ok
So who would you pick
 
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All of the points Tennessee scored magically came from poor OL play. Some on here have no idea the difficulty of playing OL most difficult position outside of QB. Coach E has done a really going job but guess what every team that takes the field has OL play against elite D fronts that struggle. Just look at NFL the struggles of OL play and turn around on rosters. Very few OL come around that have total package and they are all in hall of fame. Very good prospect here let's see how hard he works and health holds up. We have a good OL coach and that's why he is here not because he is friends with Heupel. In CHRIST Alone
 
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