Joey Aguilar, a former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback, has turned his football odyssey into a permanent mark on his skin, inking a sprawling design that chronicles his rise from a zero‑star recruit in Antioch, California, to the SEC.
Ink That Maps a Career
The tattoo stretches down his leg, weaving together images of his lone season at Tennessee, the benign tumor he battled in January, and the milestones that defined his college experience.
During that season he completed 67.3% of his passes for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns, a performance that placed him atop the SEC in passing yards per game and added 101 rushing yards and four rushing scores.
A Draft‑Bound Battle
After going undrafted, Aguilar signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars on April 26, positioning himself behind Trevor Lawrence and Nick Mullens for the third quarterback spot. He has spoken of the team’s culture and the city’s welcome as he fights for a roster place.
Beyond the Gridiron
Off the field, Aguilar recently hosted a youth football camp in Knoxville as part of a three‑city tour, urging youngsters to embrace their own journeys and keep chasing dreams. He credits his unconventional path — shaped by surgery, transfer rumors, and a relentless work ethic — to the lessons he now shares with the next generation.