via UT Sports Information PHILADELPHIA — VFLs Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Josh Malone and Joshua Dobbs were selected in Saturday’s fourth round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. The Detroit Lions selected Reeves-Maybin with the 124th pick. The Cincinnati Bengals selected Malone with the 128th pick. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected … Read more
via UT Sports Information Saints Select Kamara At No. 67 PHILADELPHIA — Former Tennessee running back and VFL Alvin Kamara was selected by the New Orleans Saints with the 67th overall pick during Friday’s third round of the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. The Saints traded up in the third round … Read more
via UT Sports Information PHILADELPHIA — Derek Barnett, Tennessee’s all-time sack king and a 2016 Consensus All-American, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. Forum discussion: Barnett to Philly “I’m excited,” Barnett said at the press … Read more
via UT Sports Information Several VFLs are receiving buzz leading up to the NFL Draft, which runs April 27-29 in Philadelphia KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several former Tennessee football standouts will look to hear their names called over the next three days during the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval in … Read more
Cornerback Shaq Wiggins, a graduate transfer who played the last two seasons at Louisville, announced on Twitter Wednesday he’s transferring to Tennessee. Forum discussion: Shaq Wiggins to Rocky Top! I have made my decision and I will continue to finish my career at the University of Tennessee !!!!! — Shaquille Wiggins (@ShaqWiggins6) April 26, 2017 Listed … Read more
Chattanooga quarterback Zack Weatherly announced on Twitter Monday night that he is transferring to Tennessee, where he expects to play wide receiver. Forum discussion: Chattanooga qb weatherly transfers to the vols “First I would like to thank Chattanooga for everything they have done for me,” Weatherly wrote. “But after a lot of thought and prayer I … Read more
via UT Sports Information Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Tuesdaythat current College Football Playoff Chief Financial Officer Reid Sigmon is joining the UTAD leadership staff as Executive Associate Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer. Sigmon has spent the past four years with the CFP. “It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Reid Sigmon … Read more
With several key players from last year’s squad moving on, it’s hard for most to imagine a scenario where Tennessee wins nine games in 2017, but ESPN’s latest FPI projects the Vols as favorites against nine of its regular season opponents this year. Forum discussion: Latest ESPN FPI has Vols favorites in nine games Now, for clarity, that … Read more
Tennessee picked up two new commits this weekend in the class of 2018: Quarterback Michael Penix and wide receiver Jatavious Harris both committed following the Orange and White Game. With those two in the mix, the Vols have seven total commits — one 5-star, one 4-star and five 3-stars — which currently ranks 14th in the … Read more
