The NFL season now has four weeks in the books, with a good number of former Tennessee football standouts making impacts for their teams. This included strong games from defensive linemen Byron Young and Elijah Simmons and another great game from offensive lineman Trey Smith.
Here’s a player-by-player view of how every Tennessee football alum did.
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DE Derek Barnett – Texans
- At UT: 2014-16
- Years in NFL: 9
- vs. Titans, 26-0 W
- 1 tackle
- 1 solo
DT Matthew Butler – Dolphins
- At UT: 2017-21
- Years in NFL: 4
- vs. Jets (MNF), 27-21 W
- 1 tackle
- 1 QBH
LS Morgan Cox – Titans
- At UT: 2005-09
- Years in NFL: 16
- at Texans, 26-0 L
- Starting longsnapper
QB Josh Dobbs – Patriots
- At UT: 2013-16
- Years in NFL: 9
- vs. Panthers, 42-13 W
- 0/1 passing
- 3 rushes
- -2 yards
CB Kamal Hadden – Packers
- At UT: 2021-23
- Years in NFL: 2
- at Cowboys (SNF), 40-40
- No stats
WR Jalin Hyatt – Giants
- At UT: 2020-22
- Years in NFL: 3
- vs. Chargers, 21-18 W
- 29 offensive snaps
S Theo Jackson – Vikings
- At UT: 2017-21
- Years in NFL: 4
- vs. Steelers (Dublin), 24-21 L
- 1 tackle
WR Jauan Jennings – 49ers
- At UT: 2015-19
- Years in NFL: 5
- vs. Jaguars, 26-21 L
- 2 receptions
- 24 yards
Imagine high-pointing a ball while Bas Rutten delivers a liver shot?
Well, maybe Bas at present—which is still gonna be wicked.
Jauan Jennings two-point conversion. pic.twitter.com/wEcTy3TwfL
— Matt Waldman (@MattWaldman) September 29, 2025
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FB Jakob Johnson – Texans
- At UT: 2014-17
- Years in NFL: 8
- vs. Titans, 26-0 W
- No offensive snaps
RB Velus Jones Jr. – Saints
- At UT: 2020-2021
- Years in NFL: 4
- vs. Bills, 31-19 L
- 1 offensive snap
- 5 kick returns
- 134 yards
RB Alvin Kamara – Saints
- At UT: 2015-16
- Years in NFL: 9
- vs. Bills, 31-19 L
- 15 carries
- 70 rushing yards
- 4 receptions
- 2 receiving yards
OG Cade Mays – Panthers
- At UT: 2020-21
- Years in NFL: 4
- vs. Patriots, 42-13 L
- Starting center
- 64.6 PFF grade
S Jaylen McCollough – Rams
- At UT: 2019-23
- Years in NFL: 2
- vs. Colts, 27-20 W
- 4 tackles
- 3 solo
QB Joe Milton III – Cowboys
- At UT: 2021-23
- Years in NFL: 2
- at Cowboys (SNF), 40-40
- Captain for OT coinflip
DT Omarr Norman-Lott – Chiefs
- At UT: 2023-24
- Years in NFL: 1
- vs. Ravens, 37-20 W
- 16 defensive snaps
WR Josh Palmer – Bills
- At UT: 2017-20
- Years in NFL: 5
- vs. Saints, 31-19 W
- 2 receptions
- 25 yards
OLB James Pearce Jr. – Falcons
- At UT: 2022-24
- Years in NFL: 1
- vs. Commanders, 34-27 W
- 23 defensive snaps
RB Dylan Sampson – Browns
- At UT: 2022-24
- Years in NFL: 1
- at Lions, 34-10 L
- 1 rush
- -2 yards
- 1 receiving target
DT Elijah Simmons – Buccaneers
- At UT: 2019-24
- Years in NFL: 1
- vs. Eagles, 31-25 L
- 1 tackle
- 1 solo
- 1 TFL
Elijah Simmons (#92) was giving Tyler Steen a lot of problems in the run game 2nd half. Really like his ability not only to wad up run concepts, but also go and make a play pic.twitter.com/5so12yZDVX
— JP Acosta (@acosta32_jp) September 29, 2025
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OG Trey Smith – Chiefs
- At UT: 2017-20
- Years in NFL: 5
- vs. Ravens, 37-20 W
- Starting RG
- 74.2 PFF grade
CB Alontae Taylor – Saints
- At UT: 2018-21
- Years in NFL: 4
- vs. Bills, 31-19 L
- 4 tackles
- 3 solo
OLB Darrell Taylor – Texans
- At UT: 2015-19
- Years in NFL: 5
- vs. Titans, 26-0 W
- No defensive snaps
WR Dont’e Thornton Jr. – Raiders
- At UT: 2023-24
- Years in NFL: 1
- vs. Bears, 25-24 L
- 2 receiving targets
WR Cedric Tillman – Browns
- At UT: 2018-22
- Years in NFL: 3
- at Lions, 34-10 L
- 1 reception
- 6 yards
DT Shy Tuttle – Titans
- At UT: 2015-18
- Years in NFL: 7
- at Texans, 26-0 L
- 2 tackles
- 1 solo
OT Darnell Wright – Bears
- At UT: 2019-22
- Years in NFL: 3
- at Raiders, 25-24 W
- DNP (injury)
RB Jaylen Wright – Dolphins
- At UT: 2021-23
- Years in NFL: 2
- vs. Jets, 27-21 W
- No stats
OLB Byron Young – Rams
- At UT: 2021-22
- Years in NFL: 3
- vs. Colts, 27-20 W
- 3 tackles
- 2 solo
- 1 sack
- 1 TFL
- 2 QBH
Byron Young collected his 5th sack of the season against Daniel Jones and the Colts.
BY leads the league in sacks and leads the NFC in Tackles for Loss.
Young hit a top speed of 20.5 MPH on this chase down sack on Jones. pic.twitter.com/aS1WDEoBoa
— RAMS ON FILM (@RamsOnFilm) September 29, 2025
