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These Tennessee football players could be selected in 2023 NFL Draft
So much can occur to NFL Draft boards in a yr.
However relaxation assured, some Tennessee soccer gamers have already got been properly scouted for the 2023 NFL Draft. Listed here are a number of Vols into account whose inventory might rise or fall over the following yr.
Byron Younger
Younger, a 6-foot-3, 245-pound edge rusher, probably has one of the best likelihood to be an early spherical decide if he can take one other step ahead. In 2021, he shared the group lead with 11½ tackles-for-loss and 5½ sacks together with eight quarterback hurries in solely 11 video games.
Younger is attempting to sharpen his pass-rushing abilities and drop into move protection extra successfully. Each will improve his draft inventory, particularly if he can play outdoors linebacker in a 3-4 scheme within the NFL.
Cedric Tillman
Tillman, a 6-3, 215-pound huge receiver, has superb dimension and manufacturing. In 2021, he had a breakout season with 64 receptions, 1,081 yards and 12 TDs. And he can block on the perimeter.
Scouts will scrutinize how he will get open on deep passes with out elite pace. That is why his draft inventory will rely considerably on how briskly he runs a 40 on the mix. A comparable UT participant could also be Josh Malone, who was picked within the fourth spherical of the 2017 draft.
Hendon Hooker
Hooker, a 6-4, 218-pounder, carries the tag of a system quarterback, not less than from an NFL perspective. In spite of everything, he wasn’t constant at Virginia Tech however broke data in a single season in Josh Heupel’s up-tempo offense at UT.
Hooker had one of the best single-season passing effectivity in UT historical past. And his 31 TDs to a few interceptions marked one of the best ratio in FBS amongst quarterbacks with not less than 200 move makes an attempt.
Maybe Hooker can improve his inventory with one other huge season of speeding and passing. He ought to hope to succeed in the extent of former UT quarterback Joshua Dobbs, a fourth-round decide in 2017.
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Jeremy Banks
Banks, a 6-1, 224-pounder, is undersized and carries questions due to a number of private foul penalties. However he’s athletic and productive to a degree that may’t be ignored.
Banks led the Vols with 128 tackles and shared the group lead with Younger in tackles-for-loss (11½) and sacks (5½). His habits, consistency and impression on video games shall be examined carefully by scouts.
Darnell Wright
Wright, a former five-star recruit, has good dimension for an offensive deal with at 6-6, 335 kilos. If he can elevate his play as a senior, there’s a main alternative to spice up this inventory.
A key issue would be the place he performs. Wright might play left deal with, like he did final season. However he probably tasks with no consideration deal with within the NFL. And if UT will get a left deal with within the switch portal, Wright may transfer to the appropriate facet.
Jerome Carvin
Carvin, a 6-5, 321-pound offensive lineman, has allowed just one sack in 1,846 offensive snaps over the previous three seasons. He’s regular, reliable and touts a excessive soccer IQ. He has performed guard and heart, and that versatility might make him draftable.
Tre Flowers
Flowers, a 5-11, 200-pound security, most likely isn’t on quite a lot of draft boards proper now. However he had an excellent spring observe, which can sign a standout senior season. There are questions in UT’s secondary, so he’ll be beneath the microscope in a crucial position in opposition to some explosive passing assaults this season.
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Observations From Saturday's Titans Practice at Nissan Stadium
_Quarterback Mason Rudolph was sharp once again, completing all four of his passes in 7-on-7 and 6 of 7 passes on team drills. I now have Rudolph 23-of-25 in the 7-on-7 and team work in camp. Rudolph handled the pressure well on Saturday, and I liked how he directed his pass catchers after making some of his throws.
-Quarterback Malik Willis also had a good day, and he got a nice compliment from Callahan after today’s work. I had Willis 3-of-4 in 7-on-7 drills and 3-of-5 in team drills, making him 6-of-9 for the day. I now have Willis at 18-of-24 in 7-on-7 and team work combined in camp. Willis made a beautiful back-shoulder throw to receiver Tre’Shaun Harrison, and he was on the money on throws under pressure.
“Really pleased with Malik,” Callahan said. “I think both those quarterbacks have really done a nice job. Malik came out and had a nice day with some aggressive throws. He’s really done a nice job knowing what to do, where to go with the football. And, really pleased with how he played today. It was a good day for Malik.”
-Tight end Josh Whyle was a popular target on the day, but he kicked himself for losing the football following one catch.
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Tennessee State men’s hockey lands first two commitments for 2025-26 season
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Tennessee State men’s hockey landed its first two known commitments on Friday, their first step in building a roster for the 2025-26 Division I season.
Trey Fechko, a 20-year-old forward out of Minnesota, posted his commitment news on X.
Playing for the Janesville Jets − a Tier 2 junior hockey team out of the NAHL − Fechko had 13 goals and 20 assists in 34 games last season. The 6-foot-1, 192 pound right-handed skater played previously for the Spruce Grove Saints (AJHL) and the Trail Smoke Eaters (BCHL). Prior to that, he played for Edina High School in Minnesota.
Fechko told the Tennesseean he was considering other schools, but was intrigued by the opportunity to help build a program at TSU.
Tyron Fevry, an 18-year-old center out of Montreal, announced his commitment on Instagram.
Fevry is a 5-9, 187 pound left-handed skater who played with the Brantford Bandits and Hamilton Kitty B’s in the Greater Ontario Junior Hockey League (GOJHL) last season. In 51 total games, he had 14 goals and 23 assists, adding one goal and two assists in five playoff games with the Bandits.
In his Instagram post, Fevry said he felt honored and grateful for the opportunity to play at TSU.
Tennessee State hired coach Duante’ Abercrombie in April to lead the program.
The Tigers announced they were adding men’s hockey − the first hockey team at an HBCU school − in June 2023.
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The effort to bring hockey to Tennessee State was a collaborative one, with the NHL, Nashville Predators, and College Hockey Inc. all playing an important role.
The Tigers are set to begin play in 2025-26. Their inaugural schedule has yet to be announced.
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Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant returns for night three – WBBJ TV
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JACKSON, Tenn. — The Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming up on the final night of the competition here in the Hub City.
Many residents have attended this pageant all week and anxiously await that crowning moment.
This pageant has been a major attraction here this week. According to the Community Economic Development Commission survey the Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant brings in over $2 million during this time every year.
The semifinals for the Miss Tennessee Volunteer Pageant is coming to a close. The winner will be crowned on Saturday night.
Miss Tennessee Teen Volunteer, Kristin Henning, tells us what drew her to the competition.
“I remember meeting Jada Brown, our Miss Tennessee Volunteer, last year whenever she was a judge in Miss Juneteenth Jackson and I’ve been seeing her pop up around my community. I remember how sweet she was and that’s really what made me want to join this organization,” said Henning.
Miss Tennessee Iris Teen, Katherine West, tells us they’ve had a full week but finding a consistent balance has been most beneficial throughout this entire process.
“I think being 100% authentically and truly yourself is one of the key things. You have to have kindness. You have to be kind towards others and you have to be kind towards yourself especially because this week we have hit the ground running. We have like five to six hours of sleep every single night, so we’ve had to take some time for ourselves throughout the day and be kind to our bodies,” said West.
Many contestants have expressed gratitude for the support they’ve received from the community.
“How deserving people are in this community. They’re so sweet, so kind and willing to take in anybody who is, well, a part of this competition,” said Henning.
It’s far from over as the remaining semifinalist prepare to hit the stage one last time to see who will be crowned the title of Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2025.
Win, lose, or draw, the contestants are thankful for the experience and connections they’ve had the opportunity to create.
The final night of competition, including the crowning of a new Miss Tennessee Volunteer, starts at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Carl Perkins Center.
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