Official Countdown to 2016 Kickoff:

99 days until football time in Tennessee.

#99 Kahlil McKenzie, DL, Sophomore

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Games Played/Started: 13/0 in 2015
True freshman saw increased time at defensive tackle
Played in all 13 games, made 14 tackles with a sack, TFL and a forced fumble
Four tackles in Outback Bowl win over Northwestern
Two tackles, pass break-up and quarterback hurry in regular-season finale win vs. Vanderbilt
First career sack came in win at Missouri, with his father Reggie in attendance.


#1, Jonathan Kongbo, DE, JUCO transfer Junior

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Rated as composite 4 star by 24/7 and #1 overall JUCO prospect for the 2016 recruiting season.

Had 55 tackles and 11 sacks while at Arizona Western College.
 
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98 days until football time in Tennessee!

#55, Quay Picou, DL, Sophomore

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Games/Starts: 5/0
Appeared in five games for the Vols during his freshman campaign, making his collegiate debut on Sept. 19 vs. Western Carolina.

#50, Venzell Boulware, OL, RS Freshman

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True freshman backing up at right guard, did not play in any games in 2015
Had his black stripe removed on Aug. 25
Member of ESPN 300
High school teammates with fellow Vols Elliott and Evan Berry
 
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I love the info you're putting up with each player now!

The more info the better we know the guys and I love that.

Keep up the great work my friend!
 
97 days until football time in Tennessee!

Continuing with the "100 days, all our Vols."

#97, Paul Bain, DL, RS Sophomore

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Transferred to Tennessee from Tusculum College in 2015.
Practice squad member, had his black stripe removed on August 31.

(sorry, no Paul Bain jokes today)
 
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96 days until football time in Tennessee!

Continuing the "100 days, All Our Vols" campaign.

#3, Marquill Osborne, DB, EE Freshman

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Consensus 4-star recruit from North Carolina
Versatile star in high school, playing cornerback, wide receiver and returner
2016 Under Armour All-American & Member of ESPN 300
Compiled 1,301 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns as a HS senior in 2015, scoring three different ways
Posted 34 tackles in the secondary, making four interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.
Caught 43 passes for 580 yards and five touchdowns
Rushed 28 times for 139 yards
Returned 15 kickoffs for 439 yards with two touchdowns, including a long of 96, also returned 10 punts for 75 yards

#11, Austin Smith, LB, Sophomore

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Games/Starts: 13/1
True freshman playing at SLB in place of injured Curt Maggitt
Played all 13 games of 2015, as one of 17 true freshmen to play in 2015, making three tackles
Drew first start, sixth true freshman to start in 2015, in regular-season finale vs. Vanderbilt
One of 15 true freshmen to make his Tennessee debut in the season-opener vs. Bowling Green
Made first tackle at Florida
 
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96 days until football time in tennessee!

continuing the "100 days, all our vols" campaign.

#3, marquill osborne, db, ee freshman

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consensus 4-star recruit from north carolina
versatile star in high school, playing cornerback, wide receiver and returner
2016 under armour all-american & member of espn 300
compiled 1,301 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns as a hs senior in 2015, scoring three different ways
posted 34 tackles in the secondary, making four interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.
Caught 43 passes for 580 yards and five touchdowns
rushed 28 times for 139 yards
returned 15 kickoffs for 439 yards with two touchdowns, including a long of 96, also returned 10 punts for 75 yards

#11, austin smith, lb, sophomore

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games/starts: 13/1
true freshman playing at slb in place of injured curt maggitt
played all 13 games of 2015, as one of 17 true freshmen to play in 2015, making three tackles
drew first start, sixth true freshman to start in 2015, in regular-season finale vs. Vanderbilt
one of 15 true freshmen to make his tennessee debut in the season-opener vs. Bowling green
made first tackle at florida

go vols
 
95 days until it's football time in Tennessee!

#95, Danny O'Brien, DL, RS Senior

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In fourth year (2015) in the program, playing at defensive tackle, seeing action in 11 games, making 14 tackles with two sacks and 3.0 TFL
Season-best three tackles including a sack for a TFL vs. North Texas
Started 2015 opener, making two tackles, including a 7-yard sack.

Career Highs:
Tackles - 5 at Vanderbilt, 11/29/14
Tackle For Loss - 1.5 vs. Missouri, 11/22/14
Sacks - 1, four times, last vs. North Texas, 11/14/15

#7, Rashaan Gaulden, DB, RS Sophomore

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In 2015, Suffered season-ending foot injury during training camp and underwent surgery in late August.
Secondary teammate Cameron Sutton wore Gaulden's #7 as a tribute during the 2015 season
Prior to injury, Gaulden was working as the Vols starting nickelback
Awarded the Andy Spiva Defensive Player Award at the 2015 Orange and White Game
Games/Starts: 11/0 in 2014 as a freshman
In 11 games, made seven tackles, five on special teams
Had a tackle in 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl win over Iowa
 
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#94, Tyler Stokes, DL, RS Sophomore

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Walk-on, joined the Vols in Spring 2015
Played as a defensive end and offensive lineman for coach Rob Black at Fulton H.S. in Knoxville, Tenn.
Recorded 51 tackles with 11.5 tackles for loss, including eight sacks as a senior
Helped lead the Falcons to victory in the 4A State Championship as part of a perfect 15-0 season

#47, Landon Knoll, LB, RS Freshman

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Did not receive playing time as a freshman
Lettered at Father Ryan (High School) in Nashville, Tenn., for coach Bruce Lussier
247Sports: 2-star (No. 202 outside linebacker, No. 94 prospect in Tennessee)
Earned three letters in football and served one season as captain
Posted 96 tackles as a junior and 128 as a senior
 
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93 days until it's football time in Tennessee!

#93, Trevor Daniel, P, RS Junior

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2015-16 Pro Football Focus Team of Bowl Season
2015 Ray Guy Award Watch List
2015 Burlsworth Award Candidate, presented to nation's most outstanding player who began career as walk-on
Starting punter in 2015, third year in the program, with Games/Starts: 13/13
Former walk-on, earned scholarship prior to 2015 season
Season average of 45.7 yards per punt set new Tennessee record for punt average with a minimum of 50 punts
In first 13 college games, averaged 45.7 yards per punt, eighth in the NCAA and second in the SEC
Of 60 punts, 25 have landed inside 20-yard line and 22 have been of 50-plus yards

#35, MaLeik Gatewood, DB, RS Freshman

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Accepted preferred walk-on offer from Tennessee Volunteers in 2015
Did not appear in any games as a true freshman
Lettered at Memphis University School in Memphis, Tenn. for coach Bobby Alston
Rated as #204 cornerback, #64 prospect in Tennessee
 
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92 days until it's football time in Tennessee!

(note, jersey #92 not being used on the current or projected roster at this time)

#53, Will Bradshaw, LS, RS Junior

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Walk-on, joined Vols in fall of 2014
Did not play in any games in 2014 or 2015
Made the 2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll

#39, Alex Jones, PK, RS Freshman

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Did not appear in any games as a freshman
Lettered at Knoxville Catholic High School for coach Steve Matthews
Kicked extra points at for the Irish, converting 55-of-57
 
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91 days until it's football time in Tennessee!

(Note: Jersey #91 not being used on the current or projected roster at this time)

#51, Kenny Bynum, LB, RS Senior

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Played all 13 games with two starts at SAM linebacker, making 11 tackles in 2015
Two tackles in regular-season finale vs. Vanderbilt
Started at SLB for first time, vs. Arkansas , made career-high four tackles
Made 2015 SEC Academic Honor Roll
Played in seven games with one start, made five tackles in 2014.
In return to hometown of Jacksonville, made two tackles in 2015 TaxSlayer Bowl win over Iowa in first college start.

#12, Emmanuel Moseley, DB, Junior

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Started first seven games in 2015 at cornerback, playing in all 13, with 27 tackles and team-best 11 pass break-ups (tied for 10th in SEC)
Had at least one pass break-up in nine of 13 games of 2015
First career interception came in Outback Bowl win over Northwestern
Made a career-high six tackles including a TFL along with a pass break-up vs. Bowling Green
Backing up Cameron Sutton at cornerback, played in all 13 games in 2014
Had 18 tackles with 2.0 TFLs and six pass break-ups (second on team)
One of first four Vols to have black stripes removed in `14 on Aug. 10
 
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#90, Charles Folger, DL, RS Senior

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In 2015, received game time against Western Carolina
Made college debut against Kentucky in 2014

#27, Tommy Townsend, P, RS Freshman

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2015, Redshirt season, did not play
Lettered at Boone High School in Orlando, Fla.
Consensus 3 Star punter
Played in 2015 U.S. Army All-American Game in San Antonio
Rated No. 1 punter by Chris Sailer Kicking
Rated the No. 3 punter by KohlsKicking in 2015
 
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#89, Will Jumper, TE, RS Freshman

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Did not play as a freshman in 2015
Lettered at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn., playing on both sides of the ball
During senior campaign, posted 117 tackles, four sacks, 5 TFLs, two interceptions (including on returned for touchdown) and two fumble recoveries (one returned for touchdown
On offense, played tight end, recording six catches for 81 yards
 
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89 days until it's football time in Tennessee!

#89, Will Jumper, TE, RS Freshman

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Did not play as a freshman in 2015
Lettered at Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tenn., playing on both sides of the ball
During senior campaign, posted 117 tackles, four sacks, 5 TFLs, two interceptions (including on returned for touchdown) and two fumble recoveries (one returned for touchdown
On offense, played tight end, recording six catches for 81 yards

What a beast
 
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88 days until it's football time in Tennessee!

#88, Neiko Creamer, TE, RS Sophomore

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Games/Starts: 1/0 in 2015
Made college debut vs. Western Carolina
Redshirt season in 2014, did not play in any games
Worked at both linebacker and tight end in first college season

(note: I know CBJ stated this player is looking to transfer, but at the present time, he is still listed against the UT roster.)
 
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