The Legends of Tennessee Football Camp is taking place this weekend in Sevierville, TN, and it looks like the past is meeting with the present to help out on the field.
In a video posted to X by WVLT’s Rylee Robinson on Saturday, current Tennessee linebacker Edwin Spillman and VFL A.J. Johnson are shown helping run some of the defensive drills during the camp. The video shows the two Tennessee linebackers demonstrate a punch-out drill on the field.
Current Vol Edwin Spillman and #VFL A.J. Johnson running some linebacker drills at the Legends of Tennessee football camp. #Vols pic.twitter.com/tGh6ghsNj3
— Rylee Robinson (@ryleerobinsontv) June 6, 2026
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Tennessee’s linebacker room is one of the most stacked groups on the team heading into the 2026 season. The Vols return a core trio of Spillman, Arion Carter, and Jeremiah Telander, and have added Amare Campbell from Jim Knowles’ Penn State squad in 2025. Tennessee also has promising up-and-comers such as Brayden Rouse, TJ White, Jadon Perlotte, and Jaedon Harmon.
While playing time and rotational frequency are still to be determined, Spillman is a key part of that group. He showed significant growth from his first to his second year with the program, upping his numbers in every key department. As a full-time player last year, Spillman racked up 81 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, 2.5 sacks, one interception, and three pass deflections.
There’s plenty to be excited about regarding Tennessee’s linebacker room this fall, and Spillman is at the center of it.
AJ Johnson was a standout defensive player at UT from 2011 to 2014. His 425 career tackles rank second in Tennessee program history, only behind Andy Spiva (547 from 1973-1976). Johnson was named a First Team All-SEC selection in 2013 and a Second Team All-SEC selection in 2012, and was part of a memorable linebacker core alongside Jaylen Reeves-Maybin.
The Legend of Tennessee non-profit cap was founded in 2018 by VFL Jabari Davis. The program utilizes the help of current and past Tennessee Volunteers to “create a motivational environment where youth learn from role models who understand their challenges.”
“Our mission is to inspire and support young people through programs that promote personal growth, literacy, and community development,” the camp’s website states. “We offer football camps, educational workshops, mental health summits, leadership training, and literacy initiatives to help youth build confidence, discipline, and resilience.”
While three of the camp sites have already taken place, there’s still one more coming to Knoxville on July 18th. The website states that registration is coming soon, so be sure to stay tuned online if interested.
