Is Tennessee Football Legend Peyton Manning the Greatest No. 1 NFL Draft Pick Ever?
Being the first overall selection in the NFL draft is reserved for only the best of the best college football stars. That’s exactly what Peyton Manning was when he went No. 1 in the 1998 draft out of Tennessee football. Is he the greatest player to ever get selected with the opening pick, though? ESPN’s […]
Two Former Vols Get Recognized For Elite Professional Careers
Tennessee has produced some legendary players in the history of the National Football League, but two stand out among the rest in recent years. ESPN’s Aaron Schatz and Seth Walder recently penned out the best 53-man roster using players from the past 25 years, with two former Volunteers on the list. The first, and most […]
Report: A Former Tennessee Star Looks Set to Get Big Payday This Offseason
VFL Trey Smith looks set to get a big payday from someone in the NFL this offseason. According to a report from The Athletic’s Nate Taylor, the Kansas City Chiefs are not expected to use the franchise or transition tag on their Super Bowl-winning right guard, which would open up the first free agency stint […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 18 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 18’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. The last week of the regular season was action-packed for many Volunteers, but rookie quarterback Joe Milton III stole the show for the Patriots. Derek […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 17 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 17’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE Barnett recorded four tackles in the Texans 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day. Morgan Cox – Tennessee […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 16 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 16’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE Derek Barnett did not record a statistic in the Texan’s 27-19 loss to the Chiefs. Morgan Cox – Tennessee Titans […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 15 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 15’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE Barnett made two tackles in Houston’s 20-12 win over the Miami Dolphins. Matthew Butler – Las Vegas Raiders – DT […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 14 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 14’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Matthew Butler – Las Vegas Raiders – DT Butler played only four snaps in the Raider’s 28-13 loss to the Buccaneers Marquez Callaway – Tampa […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 11 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 11’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE Barnett had what may have been the highlight of the week, as he forced a fumble, which was caught […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 10 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 10’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE Barnett logged 28 snaps in the Texans loss to the Detroit Lions. Marquez Callaway – Tampa Bay Buccaneers – […]