Tennessee's Rising Stars to Watch | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee’s football future is bright as they gear up for a stacked, if not championship-contending, season. True freshman QB Faizon Brandon, just 18, is primed to dazzle with elite support from the offensive line and a quarterback-friendly system—potentially winning SEC Freshman of the Year. Receiving corps standout Travis Smith Jr., tall and physical, could explode with more targets due to injuries, aiming for 500+ yards and six TDs. On defense, Xavier Gilliam is poised for a breakout third year, expected to dominate tackles for loss and sacks. And cornerback Ty Redmond, already earning All-SEC honors as a freshman, is set for a leap that could rival Tennessee’s legendary defensive backs. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/28f9d4ca515af7ce