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Pair of Tennessee Football Five-Star Commits to Play...

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2025/07/25

Tennessee football will once again be well-represented in the Polynesian Bowl this upcoming year. Recently, five-star Vols offensive tackle commit Gabriel Osenda agreed to play in the event. He’ll join Tennessee’s five-star quarterback commit Faizon Brandon. UT four-star athlete target Salesi Moa, among other top players, are also signed up to compete. The Polynesian Bowl […] The post Pair of Tennessee Football Five-Star Commits to Play in Polynesian Bowl appeared first on Rocky

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How NFL Execs, Coaches, Scouts View Tennessee...

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2025/07/20

Alvin Kamara, a former Tennessee football star in the backfield, is preparing for his ninth season in the NFL. With every snap played for the Saints, he has produced 6,779 rushing yards and 60 scores on the ground in his career. He’s also a threat through the air, racking up 4,762 receiving yards and 25 […] The post How NFL Execs, Coaches, Scouts View Tennessee Football Alum Alvin Kamara appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Why Tennessee Football Defensive Lineman Isaiah...

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2025/07/20

Tennessee football has a saying going around its locker room this offseason. ‘Young guys don’t have time to be young.’ That rings true even on the defensive line, one of the deepest position groups on the team. One true freshman who may have a sizable role in his first collegiate season is Isaiah Campbell. He […] The post Why Tennessee Football Defensive Lineman Isaiah Campbell Can Contribute as a Freshman appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Lands Trio of Players on All-SEC Media...

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2025/07/18

A trio of Tennessee football players landed on the All-SEC Media Preseason teams coming out of SEC Media Days in Atlanta, GA, this past week. The three players include two defensive standouts and one defensive back who is expected to see a new two-way role on the Vols’ roster. Tennessee star cornerback Jermod McCoy is […] The post Tennessee Lands Trio of Players on All-SEC Media Preseason Teams appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Football Picked to Finish in Bottom Half of...

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2025/07/18

Tennessee football has been picked to finish in the bottom half of the SEC for the 2025 season by the media at this year’s SEC Media Days. The Vols clock in as the No. 9 team in the conference. Here is the full list of the SEC preseason rankings, including how many points each team […] The post Tennessee Football Picked to Finish in Bottom Half of SEC by Media appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Lands in Top Three For Blue-Chip With...

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2025/07/13

Tennessee has landed as one of the three finalists for in-state offensive tackle Kamari Blair, according to Rivals. The other two programs on Blair’s list include Ole Miss and South Carolina. The news from Sunday also reveals that Blair’s commitment date is just around the corner on Wednesday, July 16, at 7:00 p.m. ET. Tennessee […]The post Tennessee Lands in Top Three For Blue-Chip With Imminent Commitment Date appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Football Lands Inside Top Five for...

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2025/07/13

Tennessee football’s 2026 class could add another five-star on the offensive line. With five-star tackle Gabriel Osenda already in the boat, the Vols are now trying to land elite interior lineman Darius Gray. On Sunday, he whittled his list down to just five schools, including Tennessee. Opposing the Vols on the list are South Carolina, […] The post Tennessee Football Lands Inside Top Five for Five-Star Offensive Lineman appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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WATCH: Highlights From ‘Hulking’ Tennessee OL Commit...

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2025/07/11

Tennessee’s hot streak on the recruiting trail continues. Josh Heupel landed his third offensive lineman in the 2026 class with four-star tackle J.B. Shabazz on Friday evening. Shabazz announced his commitment to Tennessee over Ohio State and South Carolina through a live announcement on Instagram. The 6-foot-6, 280-pound tackle is ranked as a four-star prospect […] The post WATCH: Highlights From ‘Hulking’ Tennessee OL Commit J.B. Shabazz appeared first on Rocky Top

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Looking at Every Weight Change on Tennessee...

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2025/07/11

Over every offseason, we see a good number of Tennessee football players either cut or gain weight by design. Some players are asked to get leaner to gain speed and athleticism while others are asked to put on considerable muscle. While it doesn’t always show up in listed weights, sometimes it can be a sign […] The post Looking at Every Weight Change on Tennessee Football’s 2025 Roster appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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WATCH: Former Tennessee Football Star Alvin Kamara...

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2025/07/06

On Saturday, former Tennessee football star Alvin Kamara had the opportunity to throw out the ceremonial first pitch for the Chicago Cubs. It didn’t necessarily go as planned. Kamara, a current New Orleans Saints running back in the NFL, bounced his first attempt well short of the plate. The Cubs’ mascot, Clark, made an incredible […]The post WATCH: Former Tennessee Football Star Alvin Kamara Throws Hilarious First Pitch at Cubs Game appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Four-Star Tennessee Football Target Delays Announcing...

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2025/07/06

Four-star Tennessee football target Salesi Moa was originally scheduled to announce his college commitment Saturday but has pushed it back to an unknown future date, On3’s Alex Markham first reported. Moa ranks as a four-star recruit and the No. 50 player in the country according to the 247sports composite rankings. The Ogden native also ranks […] The post Four-Star Tennessee Football Target Delays Announcing Commitment appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Where Tennessee’s Recruiting Class Ranks After Adding...

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2025/07/05

Tennessee’s recruiting this summer has been like the weather in Knoxville lately. Hot. After hosting several big recruiting events over the last few months, plus the stadium visits that prospects took last fall, Tennessee has been able to add eight commitments over the last nine days, with the most recent happening on the Fourth of […] The post Where Tennessee’s Recruiting Class Ranks After Adding Eight Commits in Eight Days appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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‘Great Grit’: NFL QB Russell Wilson Praises Former...

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2025/07/05

With a new, veteran quarterback in place for the New York Giants, former Tennessee wide receiver could be staring down his first breakout season in the NFL. Hyatt is entering his third season in the NFL with just 31 catches in his career. He made 23 grabs for 373 yards as a rookie, but the […] The post ‘Great Grit’: NFL QB Russell Wilson Praises Former Tennessee Star appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Who Are The Highest Rated Tennessee Football Players...

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2025/07/05

A year after making its return following an 11-year hiatus, EA College Football ’26 comes out this week as college football fans can once again play with their favorite teams in the EA video game. James Pearce Jr, Cooper Mays, Dylan Sampson, Squirrel White and Nico Iamaleava were all highly rated players In EA College […] The post Who Are The Highest Rated Tennessee Football Players In EA College Football 2026? appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Tennessee Football Might Have to Meet This Price for...

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2025/07/04

On Friday, the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 5 overall player (247) was taken off the board with Texas Tech reeling in the commitment of Felix Ojo out of Mansfield, Texas. It cost the Red Raiders a pretty penny, though. ESPN reported that Ojo will make $5.1 million over a three-year span of fully […] The post Tennessee Football Might Have to Meet This Price for Elite Offensive Line Recruits appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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ESPN Assesses Five-Star Tennessee Football QB Commit...

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2025/07/04

The future of Tennessee football’s quarterback position is in good hands. Josh Heupel landed five-star signal caller Faizon Brandon in the 2026 cycle with no reason to worry he’s considering backing off his commitment. Instead, he’s been instrumental in helping bring more talent to Rocky Top. According to 247, Brandon is the No. 1 overall […] The post ESPN Assesses Five-Star Tennessee Football QB Commit Faizon Brandon’s Fit With Vols appeared first on Rocky Top

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WATCH: Highlights From Tennessee DL Commit Darryl Rivers

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2025/07/04

Tennessee beat out Mississippi State, Rutgers, and Georgia Tech for three-star defensive lineman Darryl Rivers on Friday. Committed 🙏🏾@CoachReid99 @McEachernFtball @McEachernRecrui @Jroc5DL @VolsOnSI @Vol_Football @coachg76 @ChadSimmons_ pic.twitter.com/4aQA0md6ti — Darryl “Hawk” Rivers (@trezrivers) July 4, 2025 The 6-foot-5, 270-pound lineman from McEachern High School in Powder Springs, GA, continues a red-hot recruiting run for Tennessee. Josh […] The post WATCH: Highlights From

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Tennessee Football Bolsters Defensive Line With New...

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2025/07/04

Tennessee football’s elite defensive line is continuing to add talent. On Friday, the Vols added three-star defensive lineman Darryl Rivers out of Powder Springs, Georgia. He is ranked as the No. 60 defensive lineman and No. 56 player out of Georgia, according to 247. Rivers picked Tennessee over Mississippi State, Georgia Tech and Rutgers. He […] The post Tennessee Football Bolsters Defensive Line With New Commitment appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Is Tennessee Football Legend Peyton Manning the...

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2025/07/03

Being the first overall selection in the NFL draft is reserved for only the best of the best college football stars. That’s exactly what Peyton Manning was when he went No. 1 in the 1998 draft out of Tennessee football. Is he the greatest player to ever get selected with the opening pick, though? ESPN’s […] The post Is Tennessee Football Legend Peyton Manning the Greatest No. 1 NFL Draft Pick Ever? appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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Four-Star Athlete Commits To Tennessee Football Over...

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2025/06/29

Four-star athlete Legend Bey committed to Tennessee football over a top group including Duke, Texas A&M and West Virginia Saturday night. Bey’s commitment marks the Vols’ fourth in the last two days after landing just two commits in the previous four months. Bey ranks as a three-star recruit and the No. 451 player in the […]The post Four-Star Athlete Commits To Tennessee Football Over SEC Foe appeared first on Rocky Top Insider.

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