Trey Smith Could Join a Prestigious Group of VFLs
With the Kansas City Chiefs having made it to another Super Bowl, former Tennessee football offensive lineman Trey Smith has the opportunity to win a second Super Bowl. Something only a handful of VFLs were able to accomplish in their NFL careers. In the latest High & Tight presented by Gambuzza’s Barbershop, RTI takes a […]
VFLs in NFL Conference Championship Round: Two VFLs Advance to the Super Bowl
The Conference Championship round of the NFL playoffs has officially concluded, and four VFLs saw action in Conference Championship weekend. Two advanced to Super Bowl LVIII. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. QB Hendon Hooker – Detroit Lions Was active as the Lions’ emergency third-string quarterback in the Lions’ […]
VFLs in NFL Divisional Round: Jauan Jennings Steps Up, Multiple Vols Advance
The Divisional Round of the NFL playoffs has officially concluded, and five VFLs saw action in Divisional Round weekend. Six have advanced, including injured/inactive players. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. DE Derek Barnett – Houston Texans Recorded five tackles, two solo and one TFL while playing 72 percent […]
Jauan Jennings Delivered in Big Moments in 49ers’ Divisional Round Win Over Packers
San Francisco 49ers’ star wide receiver Deebo Samuel played nine offensive snaps in the Niners’ 24-21 Divisional Round playoff win over the Green Bay Packers. While Samuel may not be the best offensive skill player on San Francisco’s offense, there’s no denying he is the most dynamic. Samuel is one of the most crucial pieces to the […]
VFLs in NFL Wildcard Round: Derek Barnett Delivers in Texans’ Win
The Wildcard Round of the NFL playoffs has officially concluded, and 19 VFLs saw action in Super Wild Card weekend. Seven advanced. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. DE Derek Barnett – Houston Texans Recorded two tackles, one solo, one TFL, two QB hits and one sack while playing […]
One Former Vol Makes 2024 NFL Pro Bowl Roster
Former Tennessee football linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin has been selected as the NFC’s Special Teamer for the 2024 Pro Bowl games. It is Reeves-Maybin’s first Pro Bowl selection in his seven-year NFL career. Reeves-Maybin is the only former Vol to be selected to participate in the Pro Bowl Games this year. View the entire NFC roster […]
VFLs in NFL Week 17: Alontae Taylor, Cameron Sutton, Jalen Reeves-Maybin Lead the Way
Week 17 of the NFL season has officially concluded, and 19 VFLs saw action in Week 17. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. S Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons Recorded one tackle while playing 84 percent of special teams snaps in Atlanta’s 37-17 loss to the Bears. DE Derek […]
WATCH: Alontae Taylor Gets First Career Interception
Former Tennessee and current New Orleans Saints cornerback Alontae Taylor recorded his first career interception in Sunday’s win over the Buccaneers. The pick came early in the second quarter deep in his own territory, as the Buccaneers were about to score. The interception was crucial in the Saints’ ability to hold their early 7-0 lead. […]
VFLs in NFL Week 16: Alontae Taylor, Joshua Palmer, Derek Barnett Fill the Stat Sheet
Week 16 of the NFL season has officially concluded, and 21 VFLs saw action in Week 16. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. S Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons Played 71 percent of special teams snaps in Atlanta’s 29-10 win over the Colts. DE Derek Barnett – Houston Texans […]
VFLs in NFL Week 15: Palmer Eclipses Century Mark, Tillman Continues to Expand Role
Week 15 of the NFL season has officially concluded, and 23 VFLs saw action in Week 15. See how each former Vol fared in this past weekend’s action below. S Micah Abernathy – Atlanta Falcons Played 95 percent of special teams snaps in Atlanta’s 9-7 loss to the Panthers. DE Derek Barnett – Houston Texans […]