
Former Tennessee Volunteers Make Their Mark in NFL Preseason
A rundown of the Volunteers alumni appearing in Saturday’s preseason slate, from Joe Milton III’s Cowboys audition to Alvin Kamara’s comeback.
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A rundown of the Volunteers alumni appearing in Saturday’s preseason slate, from Joe Milton III’s Cowboys audition to Alvin Kamara’s comeback.

The Volunteers have unveiled new numbers for the 2026 season, with ten athletes changing digits. The author highlights three swaps that feel like a perfect fit and three that miss the mark, weaving personal taste with the program’s numeric legacy.
Tennessee announced that edge rusher Chaz Coleman, a top portal prospect, has been medically disqualified, stripping the Vols of a key playmaker and leaving a void at the defensive edge.

The 2026 Alabama vs. Tennessee game promises a clash of contrasting strengths, from Tennessee's high‑scoring offense to a defense seeking a turnaround under new leadership.

Fantasy analysts have released a unified set of rankings for the upcoming 2026 dynasty rookie draft, spotlighting elite individual defensive players and their projected impacts.

From freshman sack record to comparisons with Myles Garrett, Texas defensive end Colin Simmons is reshaping the Longhorns' pass rush.

After a lackluster 2025 season, the Volunteers fired defensive coordinator Tim Banks and hired Jim Knowles, while four fresh faces cracked ESPN's top 100 newcomers list. Key players such as Xavier Gilliam, Faizon Brandon, Chaz Coleman and Kayin Lee are expected to shape the unit's rebound.

The Volunteers have bolstered their roster with veteran coordinator Jim Knowles and four ESPN Top 100 newcomers, including defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam, as they look to turn the page and compete in the upcoming season.
Tennessee Volunteers are grappling with the unexpected absence of transfer edge rusher Chaz Coleman, whose off‑field issues have sparked comparisons to former safety Boo Carter and raised questions about the team's pass rush and leadership.
Edge rusher Chaz Coleman's recent absences and off‑field distractions have drawn comparisons to former Volunteer Boo Carter, prompting questions about the team's defensive outlook.
Tennessee’s defense faces a critical test as star edge rusher Chaz Coleman, a Penn State transfer, remains absent from practice amid mental‑health strain and scrutiny over his $2 million name‑image‑likeness deal.
Tennessee’s defensive line faces a critical test as star transfer Chaz Coleman remains absent from summer workouts, raising questions about the unit’s depth heading into the upcoming season.

The 2026 NFL Draft saw five Tennessee Volunteers players selected, including four defensive players and one offensive prospect. Their minicamp jersey numbers have been revealed, and the upcoming schedule promises international appearances and a homecoming game for one player.