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See the full story · 1 sourcesTennessee opened fall training camp on Wednesday at Haslam Field in preparation for its sixth football season under head coach Josh Heupel .
The Vols held a 17-period individual workout on the first day of fall camp.
“Really good work today on the grass as we start this on-field journey,” Heupel said after Tennessee's first practice . “A lot of fundamental work here, early part of training camp. The first couple days, obviously, that continues throughout, but big emphasis on that here today and good to get out there with the guys."
The Vols also have a starting quarterback competition to replace Joey Aguilar from last season.
Early enrollee freshman Brandon Faizon , sophomore George MacIntyre , sophomore Mason Phillips and senior Ryan Staub from Colorado are on roster during fall camp.
Tennessee will kick off its 2026 campaign on Sept. 5 versus Furman at Neyland Stadium (3:30 p.m. EDT, SEC Network+).
Ahead of the season, Vols Wire projects Tennessee's offensive two-deep depth chart and is listed below.
2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
More: Josh Heupel recaps first practice, beginning 2026 'on-field journey'
Quarterback
1. Faizon Brandon (freshman)
2. George MacIntyre (sophomore)
More: Vols' quarterback battle: 'Nobody's going to earn it, lose it day one'
Running back
1. DeSean Bishop (senior)
2. Javin Gordon (sophomore)
More: DeSean Bishop details running mindset 'to punish people'
X wide receiver
1. TK Keys (freshman)
2. Radarious Jackson (sophomore)/Mike Matthews (junior)
More: TK Keys has 'garnered trust, respect' since arriving at Tennessee
Z wide receiver
1. Mike Matthews (junior)
2. Travis Smith Jr. (sophomore)
More: Mike Matthews named honorable mention top 10 wide receiver in 2026
Slot wide receiver
1. Braylon Staley (junior)
2. Joakim Dodson (sophomore)
More: Braylon Staley continues 'to take his game to another level'
Tight end
1. Ethan Davis (senior)
2. DaSaahn Brame (sophomore)/Cole Harrison (junior)
More: Ethan Davis named to preseason John Mackey Award watch list
Left tackle
1. David Sanders Jr. (sophomore)
2. Gabriel Osenda (freshman)
More: David Sanders Jr. 'comfortable' at left tackle ahead of fall camp
Left guard
1. Wendell Moe Jr. (fifth year)
2. Shamurad Umarov (senior)
More: 2026 Tennessee football preview: Wendell Moe Jr.
Center
1. Sam Pendleton (senior)
2. Nic Moore (sophomore)
More: 2026 Tennessee football preview: Sam Pendleton
Right guard
1. Jesse Perry (junior)
2. Donovan Haslam (fifth year)
More: 2026 Tennessee football preview: Jesse Perry
Right tackle
1. Ory Williams (junior)
2. Jesse Perry (junior)
More: 2026 Tennessee football preview: Ory Williams
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