Category: Former Football Vols

  • Vols in the NFL – Week 1 Update

    Vols in the NFL – Week 1 Update

    It was a strong opening weekend for former Tennessee Volunteers across the NFL.  Two VFLs set career-best marks while another made a clutch interception, highlighting the first week of play across the league. Cordarrelle Patterson was masterful, kicking off his 10th season in the league. The Atlanta running back set a new career high in rushing…

  • Former Vol Alvin Kamara named to 2020 NFL Pro Bowl Roster

    Former Vol Alvin Kamara named to 2020 NFL Pro Bowl Roster

    Former Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara has been named to the 2020 NFC Pro Bowl squad, the New Orleans Saints and the NFL announced on Thursday. Kamara led the Saints rushing attack this season with 797 yards on 171 carries (4.7 avg) and five touchdowns. He was also the Saints second leading receiver with 81…

  • Vols in the NFL Week 12 Update

    Vols in the NFL Week 12 Update

    Week 12 of the NFL was highlighted by VFL Alvin Kamara contributing significant yardage in the Saints’ 34-31 win over the Panthers. Kamara totaled 102 yards on offense, including an explosive 30-yard carry to help New Orleans to its ninth win of the season. Defensively, Alexander Johnson recorded a season-high with 15 tackles in the…

  • Three VFLs on NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

    Three VFLs on NFF College Football Hall of Fame Ballot

    UT Sports Information Complete 2020 College Football Hall of Fame Ballot  IRVING, Texas – Volunteer football legends Bobby Majors, Larry Seivers and Al Wilson were announced by the National Football Foundation as Tennessee’s representatives on the 2020 College Football Hall of Fame ballot on Monday. The list includes 76 players and five coaches from the Football…