Veterans Lead Tennessee into 2026 | Tennessee Volunteers Football News

Tennessee football’s 2026 season is heating up as training camp kicks off August 5th, spotlighting four fifth-year seniors—running back Hunter Barnes, long snapper Bennett Brady, and punters/kickers Josh Turbyville and Jackson Ross—who’ve become pillars of the program. Ten other Vols, including tight end Ethan Davis, defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs, and linebackers Arion Carter and Jeremiah Telander, enter their fourth season bringing veteran leadership. Carter, Bishop, and Telander will represent the Vols at SEC Media Days in Tampa on July 20th, with Carter leading the pack in tackles and Bishop dominating the run game with 19 TDs. With a roster stacked with seasoned talent and rising anticipation, the Vols are poised for a breakout year. 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/59b6dc807f36f62b