PHILADELPHIA — Derek Barnett, Tennessee’s all-time sack king and a 2016 Consensus All-American, was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday with the 14th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval. “I’m excited,” Barnett said at the press conference following his selection. “I don’t have to go…… MORE
Derek Barnett has ended the two-year draft drought for the University of Tennessee in the NFL Draft. Vols DE Derek Barnett selected No. 14 overall by Philadelphia Eagles. Highest UT draft pick since 2010, Eric Berry who went 5th. #NFLDraft pic.twitter.com/tXNr9EMswN — Sports Radio WNML (@SportsRadioWNML) April 28, 2017 Vols DE Derek Barnett selected No.…… MORE
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Several former Tennessee football standouts will look to hear their names called over the next three days during the 2017 NFL Draft at the Philadelphia Museum of Art at Eakins Oval in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The first round of the draft will take place on Thursday, April 27, and begin at 8 p.m. ET.…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Baseball visits the Vanderbilt Commodores for a three-game series this weekend (Friday, April 28 – Sunday, April 29) in Nashville, Tenn. The Volunteers enter their weekend conference matchup against Vandy with a 21-17 overall record, including a 5-13 mark in Southeastern Conference play. The Commodores own a 25-16 record and are…… MORE
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — A top-10 showdown between No. 8 Tennessee and No. 1 Florida is set for this Friday–Sunday at Sherri Parker Lee Stadium. Media & Broadcast Info The first two games of the series will be streamed online on the SEC Network +/WatchESPN with Mick Gillispie (PxP) and India Chiles (Analyst) on the call. Sunday’s series finale…… MORE
Tennessee has picked up a huge addition to it’s 2017 football team at a need position. Cornerback Shaq Wiggins, a grad transfer from Louisville, has selected Tennessee for his 5th and final year of eligibility according to his tweet today and in speaking to reporters. I have made my decision and I will continue to…… MORE
Tennessee Vice Chancellor/Director of Athletics John Currie announced Tuesday that current College Football Playoff Chief Financial Officer Reid Sigmon is joining the UTAD leadership staff as Executive Associate Athletics Director and Chief Operating Officer. Sigmon has spent the past four years with the CFP. “It is with great enthusiasm that I welcome Reid Sigmon to the Tennessee…… MORE
Former Tennessee basketball star and #VFL Jarnell Stokes visited Josh Ward and Will West to discuss playing in the NBA, the future, his time at UT and much more. … MORE
Updated roster showed changes in walk-ons with 8 out and 5 in, including adding DB from Sooners… MORE
