As the NFL draft process continues to advance, the NFL has released its list of participants for the upcoming 2026 NFL Scouting Combine. The event will feature 319 prospects, running from February 23 through March 2.
This will include six former Tennessee football standouts. Cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood, edge rusher Joshua Josephs, wide receiver Chris Brazzell, tight end Miles Kitselman and defensive tackle Bryson Eason all earned an invite.
Notable players who were not invited include defensive ends Dominic Bailey and Tyre West, defensive tackle Jaxson Moi, running back Star Thomas and defensive backs Jalen McMurray and Andre Turrentine. Quarterback Joey Aguilar also wasn’t invited, but he’s in the process of fighting for an additional year of eligibility.
All former Vols will also have the chance to compete at the team’s Pro Day, typically held in March, which is in front of scouts across the NFL.
Path to the Draft.
Six #Vols have been invited to the @NFL combine in Indianapolis.#GBO 🍊 pic.twitter.com/pnGWoogHmx
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 11, 2026
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Tennessee has four players who are considered sure-fire draft selections, and all have appeared on first-round mock drafts. The player with the highest stock is McCoy. Despite missing this entire season with an ACL injury, he’s projected to be a top-15 and potentially top-10 selection.
The other player that has appeared in the majority of first-round mock drafts is Hood. He’s slotted as high as a top-15 selection, but nearly all mocks at this point have him somewhere inside the top 32 picks.
Brazzell and Josephs are also in the mix to be picked in the first round, but are more likely to go on the second day in rounds two or three. Kitselman and Eason may be third-day picks or sign as undrafted free agents.
