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18 days until it's football time in Tennessee!
#18, Jason Croom, TE, RS Senior
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions - 6 vs. Chattanooga
Receiving Yards - 87 vs. Kentucky
Touchdowns - 1 six times, last vs. Missouri
Long Reception - 52 vs. Kentucky
CAREER STATS
2015 - Was injured in the late 2014 season and did not see any game time
Games/Starts: 12/1 in 2014
Played in 12 games with one start at receiver
Had 21 catches for 305 yards with four touchdowns
Scored touchdowns in three consecutive games at South Carolina, Kentucky and Missouri
Had a catch in 12 consecutive games from Sept. 14, 2013 thru Sept. 6, 2014
Scored career long 52-yard touchdown as part of career high 87 receiving yards on three catches vs. Kentucky
Game-tying touchdown catch on a 9-yard reception with 11 seconds left in regulation at South Carolina as part of two catches for 20 yards
Career high of six catches for 76 receiving yards vs. Chattanooga
Opened 2014 with two catches for 41 yards in win over Utah State
Games/Starts: 12/7 in 2013
Played in all 12 games, started seven times in 2013
Fourth on team in catches (18) and third in receiving yards (269) along with two touchdowns (at Oregon and at Kentucky)
Clutch 23-yard catch for first down in win over #11 South Carolina
First-career catch for first-career touchdown on a 4-yard catch at #2 Oregon
Games/Starts: 3/0 in 2012
Made college debut against Georgia State
Took a medical redshirt season in 2012 after suffering a shoulder injury
#18, Jason Croom, TE, RS Senior
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions - 6 vs. Chattanooga
Receiving Yards - 87 vs. Kentucky
Touchdowns - 1 six times, last vs. Missouri
Long Reception - 52 vs. Kentucky
CAREER STATS
2015 - Was injured in the late 2014 season and did not see any game time
Games/Starts: 12/1 in 2014
Played in 12 games with one start at receiver
Had 21 catches for 305 yards with four touchdowns
Scored touchdowns in three consecutive games at South Carolina, Kentucky and Missouri
Had a catch in 12 consecutive games from Sept. 14, 2013 thru Sept. 6, 2014
Scored career long 52-yard touchdown as part of career high 87 receiving yards on three catches vs. Kentucky
Game-tying touchdown catch on a 9-yard reception with 11 seconds left in regulation at South Carolina as part of two catches for 20 yards
Career high of six catches for 76 receiving yards vs. Chattanooga
Opened 2014 with two catches for 41 yards in win over Utah State
Games/Starts: 12/7 in 2013
Played in all 12 games, started seven times in 2013
Fourth on team in catches (18) and third in receiving yards (269) along with two touchdowns (at Oregon and at Kentucky)
Clutch 23-yard catch for first down in win over #11 South Carolina
First-career catch for first-career touchdown on a 4-yard catch at #2 Oregon
Games/Starts: 3/0 in 2012
Made college debut against Georgia State
Took a medical redshirt season in 2012 after suffering a shoulder injury
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17 days until it's football time in Tennessee!
#17, Dillon Bates, LB, RS Sophomore
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3 vs. Utah State, 8/31/14
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 13/0 in 2015
Legacy player returning for his second season after an injury redshirt season in 2014
Returned from injury-shortened freshman season and played in all 13 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker
Games/Starts: 4/0 in 2014
Suffered season ending injury due to torn labrum, received red shirt season from NCAA
Backup WILL linebacker as a true freshman, played in all four games, making six tackles
Two stops vs. Arkansas State (9/6) in game his dad Bill was honored as VFL Legend of the Game
Made three tackles vs. Utah State (8/31) in college debut
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Selected to play in 2013 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game
Associated Press Class 5A All-State Team as a senior
Recorded 81 total tackles and 55 solo tackles in his senior campaign
Credited with more than 300 tackles and 180 solo tackles in his high school career
#17, Dillon Bates, LB, RS Sophomore
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles: 3 vs. Utah State, 8/31/14
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 13/0 in 2015
Legacy player returning for his second season after an injury redshirt season in 2014
Returned from injury-shortened freshman season and played in all 13 games on special teams and as a reserve linebacker
Games/Starts: 4/0 in 2014
Suffered season ending injury due to torn labrum, received red shirt season from NCAA
Backup WILL linebacker as a true freshman, played in all four games, making six tackles
Two stops vs. Arkansas State (9/6) in game his dad Bill was honored as VFL Legend of the Game
Made three tackles vs. Utah State (8/31) in college debut
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Selected to play in 2013 Under Armour All-America High School Football Game
Associated Press Class 5A All-State Team as a senior
Recorded 81 total tackles and 55 solo tackles in his senior campaign
Credited with more than 300 tackles and 180 solo tackles in his high school career
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#13, Sheriron Jones, QB, RS Freshman
2015 - Redshirt year, did not play
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Lettered at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno, California
Member of ESPN 300
Selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
Attended the 2014 Elite 11 Camp in Oregon
Threw for more than 2,000 yards as a senior with 24 passing touchdowns
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#13, Sheriron Jones, QB, RS Freshman
2015 - Redshirt year, did not play
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Lettered at Rancho Verde High School in Moreno, California
Member of ESPN 300
Selected to play in the Semper Fidelis All-American Bowl
Attended the 2014 Elite 11 Camp in Oregon
Threw for more than 2,000 yards as a senior with 24 passing touchdowns
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#15, Jauan Jennings, WR, Sophomore
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions - 3 vs. Bowling Green
Reception Yards - 56 vs. Bowling Green
Rushes - 2 vs. Western Carolina
Rushing Yards - 12 vs. Western Carolina
Pass Attempts/Completions - 1 at Florida
Passing Yards - 58 at Florida
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 11/6 in 2015
Converted quarterback emerged as a surprise of training camp with move to receiver
Played in 11 games with six starts at receiver
Had 14 catches for 149 yards along with seven rushes for 15 yards and a 58-yard passing touchdown
Also made five tackles as a special teams gunner
Returned to action in Outback Bowl vs. Northwestern after missing two games due to injury, had a catch for seven yards in a start
Threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Dobbs at Florida for first pass attempt and completion
In college debut, in return to Midstate, had three catches for 56 yards vs. Bowling Green
Became first true freshmen to start an opener at receiver since Marquez North in 2013
One of 15 true freshmen to debut in 2015 opener, only one to start
After working as quarterback as a early enrollee, moved to receiver at start of camp
Lettered at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Named The Tennessean Player of the Year in 2014
First team All-State and All-District as a senior
Passed for 2,155 yards with 22 touchdowns passes as a senior
#15, Jauan Jennings, WR, Sophomore
CAREER HIGHS
Receptions - 3 vs. Bowling Green
Reception Yards - 56 vs. Bowling Green
Rushes - 2 vs. Western Carolina
Rushing Yards - 12 vs. Western Carolina
Pass Attempts/Completions - 1 at Florida
Passing Yards - 58 at Florida
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 11/6 in 2015
Converted quarterback emerged as a surprise of training camp with move to receiver
Played in 11 games with six starts at receiver
Had 14 catches for 149 yards along with seven rushes for 15 yards and a 58-yard passing touchdown
Also made five tackles as a special teams gunner
Returned to action in Outback Bowl vs. Northwestern after missing two games due to injury, had a catch for seven yards in a start
Threw a 58-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Dobbs at Florida for first pass attempt and completion
In college debut, in return to Midstate, had three catches for 56 yards vs. Bowling Green
Became first true freshmen to start an opener at receiver since Marquez North in 2013
One of 15 true freshmen to debut in 2015 opener, only one to start
After working as quarterback as a early enrollee, moved to receiver at start of camp
Lettered at Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Named The Tennessean Player of the Year in 2014
First team All-State and All-District as a senior
Passed for 2,155 yards with 22 touchdowns passes as a senior
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14 days until it's football time in Tennessee!
#14, Quart'e Sapp, LB, RS Freshman
Games/Starts: 4/0 in 2015
Recorded three special teams tackles in four games during his freshman season
Made two tackles in college debut vs. Bowling Green
Injured and granted a redshirt for his freshman year
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Member of ESPN 300
Participated in 2014 The Opening
Named to 2014 Atlanta Journal-Constitution 6A All-State First Team in Georgia
#14, Quart'e Sapp, LB, RS Freshman
Games/Starts: 4/0 in 2015
Recorded three special teams tackles in four games during his freshman season
Made two tackles in college debut vs. Bowling Green
Injured and granted a redshirt for his freshman year
Consensus 4 Star recruit
Member of ESPN 300
Participated in 2014 The Opening
Named to 2014 Atlanta Journal-Constitution 6A All-State First Team in Georgia
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#13, Malik Foreman, DB, Senior
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles - 5 vs. Iowa
Tackles for Loss - 1 at Alabama
Interceptions - 1 vs. Austin Peay & vs. Northwestern
Pass Break-Ups - 2 vs. North Texas
Forced Fumbles - 2 vs. South Carolina
Kickoff Returns - 2 vs. Chattanooga
Kickoff Return Yards - 29 vs. Chattanooga
Long Kickoff Return - 23 at South Carolina
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 13/10 in 2015
Vols starting nickelback and back-up kickoff returner
Played all 13 games with 10 starts (all at nickelback) in 2015, making making 25 tackles, 4.0 TFLs, an interception and a forced fumble
Second on team with 10 pass break-ups
Posted 13 of his 24 tackles in final four regular-season games
All four of his TFLs came in the last four regular-season games
Second career interception came in the Outback Bowl win over Northwestern
Season-high four tackles, including a TFL and two pass break-ups vs. North Texas
First career start came in 2015 opener vs. Bowling Green, making three tackles
Awarded the John Stucky Award for Skill at the 2015 Orange and White Game
Switched his number from #22 to #13 to honor teammate Devaun Swafford, who had his career ended due to injury. The pair played together at Dobyns-Bennett H.S. and with Vols
Games/Starts: 13/0 in 2014
Played in all 13 games and made 10 tackles
Returned four kickoff returns for 70 yards
Career-high five tackles in 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl win over Iowa, also returned a kickoff for 18 yards
Games/Starts: 9/0 in 2013
True freshman listed as a backup at cornerback for 2013
Played in nine games; made 10 tackles with a TFL
Intercepted first-career pass in college debut vs. Austin Peay. Became first Vol true freshman since Dwayne Goodrich (8/31/1996) to have an interception in season opener. Finished with three tackles in debut
#13, Malik Foreman, DB, Senior
CAREER HIGHS
Tackles - 5 vs. Iowa
Tackles for Loss - 1 at Alabama
Interceptions - 1 vs. Austin Peay & vs. Northwestern
Pass Break-Ups - 2 vs. North Texas
Forced Fumbles - 2 vs. South Carolina
Kickoff Returns - 2 vs. Chattanooga
Kickoff Return Yards - 29 vs. Chattanooga
Long Kickoff Return - 23 at South Carolina
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 13/10 in 2015
Vols starting nickelback and back-up kickoff returner
Played all 13 games with 10 starts (all at nickelback) in 2015, making making 25 tackles, 4.0 TFLs, an interception and a forced fumble
Second on team with 10 pass break-ups
Posted 13 of his 24 tackles in final four regular-season games
All four of his TFLs came in the last four regular-season games
Second career interception came in the Outback Bowl win over Northwestern
Season-high four tackles, including a TFL and two pass break-ups vs. North Texas
First career start came in 2015 opener vs. Bowling Green, making three tackles
Awarded the John Stucky Award for Skill at the 2015 Orange and White Game
Switched his number from #22 to #13 to honor teammate Devaun Swafford, who had his career ended due to injury. The pair played together at Dobyns-Bennett H.S. and with Vols
Games/Starts: 13/0 in 2014
Played in all 13 games and made 10 tackles
Returned four kickoff returns for 70 yards
Career-high five tackles in 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl win over Iowa, also returned a kickoff for 18 yards
Games/Starts: 9/0 in 2013
True freshman listed as a backup at cornerback for 2013
Played in nine games; made 10 tackles with a TFL
Intercepted first-career pass in college debut vs. Austin Peay. Became first Vol true freshman since Dwayne Goodrich (8/31/1996) to have an interception in season opener. Finished with three tackles in debut
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12 days until it's football time in Tennessee!
#12, Quinten Dormady, QB, Sophomore
CAREER HONORS
2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 6/0 in 2015
Played in six games in true freshman season, completed 13-of-22 for 209 yards with a touchdown pass
In Outback Bowl, was 2-of-4 for 28 yards vs. Northwestern
Finished regular-season finale win vs. Vanderbilt with 52 yards on 2-of-4 passing
Threw first touchdown pass, 24-yard score to Preston Williams, vs. Western Carolina, as he was 6-of-8 for 93 yards
One of 15 true freshmen to play in 2015 opener vs. Bowling Green
Composite 4 Star recruit from Boerne High School in Texas
Totaled nearly 6,000 passing yards in two varsity seasons with 59 touchdown passes
Threw for 2,893 yards on 210-of-369 with 32 touchdowns as a senior in 2014
Also rushed for five touchdowns and 261 yards
#12, Quinten Dormady, QB, Sophomore
CAREER HONORS
2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 6/0 in 2015
Played in six games in true freshman season, completed 13-of-22 for 209 yards with a touchdown pass
In Outback Bowl, was 2-of-4 for 28 yards vs. Northwestern
Finished regular-season finale win vs. Vanderbilt with 52 yards on 2-of-4 passing
Threw first touchdown pass, 24-yard score to Preston Williams, vs. Western Carolina, as he was 6-of-8 for 93 yards
One of 15 true freshmen to play in 2015 opener vs. Bowling Green
Composite 4 Star recruit from Boerne High School in Texas
Totaled nearly 6,000 passing yards in two varsity seasons with 59 touchdown passes
Threw for 2,893 yards on 210-of-369 with 32 touchdowns as a senior in 2014
Also rushed for five touchdowns and 261 yards
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11 days until it's football time in Tennessee!
#11, Joshua Dobbs, QB, Senior
CAREER HIGHS
Completions: 26 at Missouri, 11/2/13
Attempts: 42 at Missouri, 11/2/13 & vs. Georgia, 10/10/15
Passing Touchdowns: 3 vs. Kentucky, 11/15/14 & vs. Georgia, 10/10/15
Passing Yards: 312 vs. Georgia, 10/10/15
Rushing Attempts: 24 at South Carolina, 11/1/14
Rushing Yards: 166 at South Carolina, 11/1/14 (UT QB Record)
Rushing Touchdowns: 3 at South Carolina, 11/1/14
Receptions:1 at Florida, 9/26/15
Receiving Yards: 58 at Florida, 9/26/15
Receiving Touchdowns: 1 at Florida, 9/26/15
CAREER HONORS
2016 Athlon Sports Preseason Second Team All-SEC
2016 Lindy's Sports Preseason Second Team All-SEC
2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll
ESPN SportsCenter #1 Play of Day (1/1/16)
Maxwell Award Player of the Week (10/15/15)
Manning Award Star of the Week (10/15/15)
Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of Week (10/13/15)
SEC Offensive Player of the Week (10/12/15)
Athlon National Player of the Week (10/12/15)
Capital One Impact Performance (10/12/15)
Walter Camp National Player of the Week (10/11/15)
Manning Award Star Of Week (9/9/15)
2015 Preseason All-SEC Third Team by AP & Coaches
2015 Athlon Sports Preseason SEC All Conference Third Team Offense
2015 Sporting News Best SEC Player Under Pressure
2015 Lindy's Sports Coolest in the Clutch (SEC Accolade)
2015 Lindy's Sports No. 14 Top Quarterbacks
2015 Lindy's Sports Preseason Second Team All-SEC
2015 Athlon Sports Preseason Third Team All-SEC
2015 TaxSlayer Bowl MVP
2014 SEC Academic Honor Roll
National Player Of Week by Athlon Sports (11/2/14)
Manning Award Star Of Week (11/3/14)
SEC Offensive Player Of Week (11/3/14)
247Sports National Performer Of The Week (11/3/14)
College Hall of Fame Performer of Week (11/5/14)
Manning Award Quarterback of Week (11/6/14)
Manning Award Star Of Week (11/17/14)
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 13/13 in 2015
In 13 starts in 2015, thrown for 2,291 yards on 205-of-344 with 15 touchdown passes and only five interceptions
One of three SEC players over the last 20 years to have 300 yards passing and 100 yards rushing a game (with Johnny Manziel & Tim Tebow), accomplishing the feat vs. Georgia in 2015 and South Carolina in 2014
Vols are 14-5 in his last 19 starts, dating to 2013 season
In his last 19 starts dating to the conclusion of his junior season, the Vols averaged 34.2 points per game and 424 yards of total offense
Thrown at least one touchdown in 13 of his last 19 starts with multiple scoring throws 10 times
Rushed for at least one touchdown in 13 of his last 19 starts with two or more in six of those games
With only five interceptions no Vols starting quarterback threw fewer in a season since Peyton Manning threw just four in 1995
Rushed for school-record (by a quarterback) 671 yards (51.6 yards per game) with 11 rushing scores; also caught a 58-yard touchdown at Florida
Seventh in career completions at Tennessee with 389
Ranks eighth in career passing yards with 4,192; next: No. 7 Tee Martin (4,592)
Rushing total of 671 is most in a season in Tennessee history, breaking record of 593 by Jimmy Streater (1978)
Rushed for 20 career touchdowns, second all-time to Jimmy Streater (25)
Second all-time in career rushing yards by a quarterback with 1,329, behind Jimmy Streater (1,374)
Led Vols to second consecutive bowl championship with 214 yards (166 passing and 48 rushing) in Outback Bowl win over Northwestern, rushed for two touchdowns including SportsCenter #1 Play of Day with a tightrope down right sideline for 18-yard rushing touchdown
Racked up 430 yards of total offense (fifth-most in a game in Vols history) and accounted for five touchdowns in win over #19 Georgia; threw for career-high 312 yards on 25-of-42 with three touchdowns and ran for 118 yards with two touchdowns
Combined for 277 yards of total offense (136 rushing, 83 passing, 58 receiving) at Florida; caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from Jauan Jennings to became first Vols' quarterback with a reception since Peyton Manning in 1997
Given the Peyton Manning Leadership Award at the 2015 Orange and White Game
Games/Starts: 6/5 in 2014
4-1 as Vols starting quarterback, as Tennessee averaged 36.7 points per game and racked up 431 yards of offense per game
In six games this season, compiled 1,675 total yards of offense (279 per game) and responsible for 17 touchdowns (nine passing and eight rushing)
Led Vols in touchdowns scored with eight, all rushing
In six games, threw for 1,206 yards (201 per game) on 112-of-177 with nine passing touchdowns and rushed for 469 yards (78.2 per game) with eight scores and a rushing two-point conversion
Named MVP of 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl leading Vols to 45-28 win over Iowa
Became first Vols QB to run for two scores in a bowl since Casey Clausen had two in the 2002 Florida Citrus Bowl
Became first Tennessee player with 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in the same game at South Carolina finishing with career highs of 301 passing yards and 166 rushing yards
Rushing total of 166 at South Carolina set Tennessee record for rushing yards by a quarterback breaking Jimmy Streater's record of 150 vs. Cal in 1977
Accounted for five touchdowns at South Carolina with three rushing TDs and two passing scores
Made 2014 season debut vs. Alabama coming on in the third series. Went on to throw for 192 yards on 19-of-32 with two touchdown passes, also ran for 75 yards on 19 carries
75 rushing yards vs. Alabama were the most by a Vols' quarterback since Tee Martin ran for 81 vs. Syracuse (9/5/1998)
Games/Starts:5/4 in 2013
Named starting quarterback on Oct. 29, became eighth true freshman to start at QB for Vols in 117-year history
In five games, with four starts, threw for 695 yards on 72-of-121 for a 59.5 completion percentage with two touchdowns and five interceptions
Ran for 189 yards and a touchdown in five games, most rushing yards by a Vols' quarterback since Tee Martin (317) in 1999
Threw for first two touchdowns of his career at Kentucky as part of 14-of-23 game for 199 yards
At Kentucky, ran for first-career rushing touchdown for 40 yards (longest rushing TD by a Vols quarterback since Alan Cockrell in 1983); ran for 52 yards overall, the most by a Vols QB since Tee Martin had 54 rushing yards vs. Kentucky in 1998
In home debut vs. #7 Auburn, threw for 128 yards on 16-of-28; he also ran for 50 yards on 10 carries -- the most rushing yards by a UT QB since Tee Martin had 54 vs. Kentucky in 1998
In first college start at #10 Missouri, threw for 240 yards on 26-of-42; completions and attempts mark are most by a Vols true freshman on his debut in history
Ran for team-best 45 yards at Missouri, including 33-yard rush, which was longest by a true QB since Tee Martin (38 yards) in 1999
Made college debut at #1 Alabama, playing entire second half, throwing for 75 yards on 5-of-12; engineered first TD drive at Alabama for any opponent in 2013
Most passing yards in a freshman debut since 2004; Erik Ainge (118) and Brent Schaeffer (123) vs. UNLV
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CAREER HIGHS
Completions: 26 at Missouri, 11/2/13
Attempts: 42 at Missouri, 11/2/13 & vs. Georgia, 10/10/15
Passing Touchdowns: 3 vs. Kentucky, 11/15/14 & vs. Georgia, 10/10/15
Passing Yards: 312 vs. Georgia, 10/10/15
Rushing Attempts: 24 at South Carolina, 11/1/14
Rushing Yards: 166 at South Carolina, 11/1/14 (UT QB Record)
Rushing Touchdowns: 3 at South Carolina, 11/1/14
Receptions:1 at Florida, 9/26/15
Receiving Yards: 58 at Florida, 9/26/15
Receiving Touchdowns: 1 at Florida, 9/26/15
CAREER HONORS
2016 Athlon Sports Preseason Second Team All-SEC
2016 Lindy's Sports Preseason Second Team All-SEC
2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll
ESPN SportsCenter #1 Play of Day (1/1/16)
Maxwell Award Player of the Week (10/15/15)
Manning Award Star of the Week (10/15/15)
Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of Week (10/13/15)
SEC Offensive Player of the Week (10/12/15)
Athlon National Player of the Week (10/12/15)
Capital One Impact Performance (10/12/15)
Walter Camp National Player of the Week (10/11/15)
Manning Award Star Of Week (9/9/15)
2015 Preseason All-SEC Third Team by AP & Coaches
2015 Athlon Sports Preseason SEC All Conference Third Team Offense
2015 Sporting News Best SEC Player Under Pressure
2015 Lindy's Sports Coolest in the Clutch (SEC Accolade)
2015 Lindy's Sports No. 14 Top Quarterbacks
2015 Lindy's Sports Preseason Second Team All-SEC
2015 Athlon Sports Preseason Third Team All-SEC
2015 TaxSlayer Bowl MVP
2014 SEC Academic Honor Roll
National Player Of Week by Athlon Sports (11/2/14)
Manning Award Star Of Week (11/3/14)
SEC Offensive Player Of Week (11/3/14)
247Sports National Performer Of The Week (11/3/14)
College Hall of Fame Performer of Week (11/5/14)
Manning Award Quarterback of Week (11/6/14)
Manning Award Star Of Week (11/17/14)
CAREER STATS
Games/Starts: 13/13 in 2015
In 13 starts in 2015, thrown for 2,291 yards on 205-of-344 with 15 touchdown passes and only five interceptions
One of three SEC players over the last 20 years to have 300 yards passing and 100 yards rushing a game (with Johnny Manziel & Tim Tebow), accomplishing the feat vs. Georgia in 2015 and South Carolina in 2014
Vols are 14-5 in his last 19 starts, dating to 2013 season
In his last 19 starts dating to the conclusion of his junior season, the Vols averaged 34.2 points per game and 424 yards of total offense
Thrown at least one touchdown in 13 of his last 19 starts with multiple scoring throws 10 times
Rushed for at least one touchdown in 13 of his last 19 starts with two or more in six of those games
With only five interceptions no Vols starting quarterback threw fewer in a season since Peyton Manning threw just four in 1995
Rushed for school-record (by a quarterback) 671 yards (51.6 yards per game) with 11 rushing scores; also caught a 58-yard touchdown at Florida
Seventh in career completions at Tennessee with 389
Ranks eighth in career passing yards with 4,192; next: No. 7 Tee Martin (4,592)
Rushing total of 671 is most in a season in Tennessee history, breaking record of 593 by Jimmy Streater (1978)
Rushed for 20 career touchdowns, second all-time to Jimmy Streater (25)
Second all-time in career rushing yards by a quarterback with 1,329, behind Jimmy Streater (1,374)
Led Vols to second consecutive bowl championship with 214 yards (166 passing and 48 rushing) in Outback Bowl win over Northwestern, rushed for two touchdowns including SportsCenter #1 Play of Day with a tightrope down right sideline for 18-yard rushing touchdown
Racked up 430 yards of total offense (fifth-most in a game in Vols history) and accounted for five touchdowns in win over #19 Georgia; threw for career-high 312 yards on 25-of-42 with three touchdowns and ran for 118 yards with two touchdowns
Combined for 277 yards of total offense (136 rushing, 83 passing, 58 receiving) at Florida; caught a 58-yard touchdown pass from Jauan Jennings to became first Vols' quarterback with a reception since Peyton Manning in 1997
Given the Peyton Manning Leadership Award at the 2015 Orange and White Game
Games/Starts: 6/5 in 2014
4-1 as Vols starting quarterback, as Tennessee averaged 36.7 points per game and racked up 431 yards of offense per game
In six games this season, compiled 1,675 total yards of offense (279 per game) and responsible for 17 touchdowns (nine passing and eight rushing)
Led Vols in touchdowns scored with eight, all rushing
In six games, threw for 1,206 yards (201 per game) on 112-of-177 with nine passing touchdowns and rushed for 469 yards (78.2 per game) with eight scores and a rushing two-point conversion
Named MVP of 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl leading Vols to 45-28 win over Iowa
Became first Vols QB to run for two scores in a bowl since Casey Clausen had two in the 2002 Florida Citrus Bowl
Became first Tennessee player with 300 passing yards and 100 rushing yards in the same game at South Carolina finishing with career highs of 301 passing yards and 166 rushing yards
Rushing total of 166 at South Carolina set Tennessee record for rushing yards by a quarterback breaking Jimmy Streater's record of 150 vs. Cal in 1977
Accounted for five touchdowns at South Carolina with three rushing TDs and two passing scores
Made 2014 season debut vs. Alabama coming on in the third series. Went on to throw for 192 yards on 19-of-32 with two touchdown passes, also ran for 75 yards on 19 carries
75 rushing yards vs. Alabama were the most by a Vols' quarterback since Tee Martin ran for 81 vs. Syracuse (9/5/1998)
Games/Starts:5/4 in 2013
Named starting quarterback on Oct. 29, became eighth true freshman to start at QB for Vols in 117-year history
In five games, with four starts, threw for 695 yards on 72-of-121 for a 59.5 completion percentage with two touchdowns and five interceptions
Ran for 189 yards and a touchdown in five games, most rushing yards by a Vols' quarterback since Tee Martin (317) in 1999
Threw for first two touchdowns of his career at Kentucky as part of 14-of-23 game for 199 yards
At Kentucky, ran for first-career rushing touchdown for 40 yards (longest rushing TD by a Vols quarterback since Alan Cockrell in 1983); ran for 52 yards overall, the most by a Vols QB since Tee Martin had 54 rushing yards vs. Kentucky in 1998
In home debut vs. #7 Auburn, threw for 128 yards on 16-of-28; he also ran for 50 yards on 10 carries -- the most rushing yards by a UT QB since Tee Martin had 54 vs. Kentucky in 1998
In first college start at #10 Missouri, threw for 240 yards on 26-of-42; completions and attempts mark are most by a Vols true freshman on his debut in history
Ran for team-best 45 yards at Missouri, including 33-yard rush, which was longest by a true QB since Tee Martin (38 yards) in 1999
Made college debut at #1 Alabama, playing entire second half, throwing for 75 yards on 5-of-12; engineered first TD drive at Alabama for any opponent in 2013
Most passing yards in a freshman debut since 2004; Erik Ainge (118) and Brent Schaeffer (123) vs. UNLV
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And as an ambassador to the Vols program.
https://www.seccountry.com/tennesse...s-time-with-young-cancer-patient-on-christmas
Tennessee football: Josh Dobbs surprises 5-year-old cancer patient | NCAA.com
Josh Dobbs tracked down a crying kid who didn't get to meet him
Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs now has a fan for life - Gridiron Now
Reporter Gets Pied After Tennessee QB Joshua Dobbs Names 48 Digits in Pi | Bleacher Report
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG4_DlsEOco[/youtube]
http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120215aaf.html
http://www.foxsports.com/college-fo...bs-qb-aerospace-engineering-internship-051415
And truly an all around awesome guy.
https://www.seccountry.com/tennesse...s-time-with-young-cancer-patient-on-christmas
Tennessee football: Josh Dobbs surprises 5-year-old cancer patient | NCAA.com
Josh Dobbs tracked down a crying kid who didn't get to meet him
Tennessee QB Josh Dobbs now has a fan for life - Gridiron Now
Reporter Gets Pied After Tennessee QB Joshua Dobbs Names 48 Digits in Pi | Bleacher Report
[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MG4_DlsEOco[/youtube]
http://www.utsports.com/sports/m-footbl/spec-rel/120215aaf.html
http://www.foxsports.com/college-fo...bs-qb-aerospace-engineering-internship-051415
And truly an all around awesome guy.
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