Tennessee Volunteers Depth Chart

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SEC2-0 (2026)#15 '26 AP#8 Recruiting35% Returning
Depth Chart· Updated Sep 16, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 11
    81
    Faizon BrandonFR
    Starter
  2. 12
    77
    George MacIntyreRS FR
  3. 8
    77
    Ryan StaubRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 18
    98
    DeSean BishopRS JR
    Starter
  2. 6
    85
    Javin GordonSO/TR
    TRANSFER
  3. 17
    77
    Daune MorrisSO
WR-X
  1. 4
    99
    Mike MatthewsJR
    Starter
  2. 81
    85
    Ian DuarteRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-Z
  1. 3
    87
    Radarious JacksonSO
    Starter
  2. 1
    77
    Travis Smith Jr.SO
  3. 5
    69
    TK KeysFR
SLOT
  1. 14
    99
    Braylon StaleyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 9
    75
    Joakim DodsonRS FR
  3. 19
    69
    Tyreek KingFR
TE
  1. 0
    91
    Ethan DavisRS JR
    Starter
  2. 7
    79
    DaSaahn BrameSO
  3. 82
    70
    Trent ThomasRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 70
    92
    David Sanders Jr.SO
    Starter
  2. 51
    79
    Jeremias HeardRS SO
  3. 66
    69
    Kamari BlairFR
LG
  1. 75
    81
    Wendell Moe Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 55
    79
    Antoni OgumoroSO
C
  1. 56
    81
    Sam PendletonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 58
    79
    Nic MooreRS FR
RG
  1. 72
    85
    Jesse PerryRS SO
    Starter
  2. 74
    79
    Shamurad UmarovRS JR
  3. 69
    73
    Donovan HaslamRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 77
    85
    Ory WilliamsRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 79
    75
    Gabriel OsendaFR

Next game kickoff time

Tennessee Volunteers plays Kennesaw State at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:45 PM ET.

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Coaching Staff

Head CoachJosh Heupelsince 2021
Offensive CoordinatorJoey Halzle
Defensive CoordinatorJim Knowles

What's Next

Who do they play next?vs Kennesaw State · Sat, Sep 19 · 07:45 PM ETWho's starting at QB?Faizon Brandon — starting quarterback for TennesseeHow do they compare?Pick an opponent for Tennessee
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    Team Analysis
    WHY #9 IN WS POWER

    2025 SP+: 19.9

    85%

    Roster talent: 91st percentile

    7%

    Recruiting class: #8 national

    6%

    Returning production: 35%

    2%

    Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

    Portal

    15 adds in two-deep · avg 83 OVR · top add: A. Campbell (MLB, 90, from Penn State)

    Coach TennesseeTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

    Updated Sep 16, 2026 · Data from public sources

    Who starts for Tennessee?

    Tennessee Volunteers starting lineup

    Faizon Brandon is the projected starting quarterback for Tennessee as of September 16, 2026. George MacIntyre is listed second.

    Tennessee also projects DeSean Bishop at running back, Mike Matthews at wide receiver and Ethan Davis at tight end.

    The full Tennessee Volunteers two-deep was last updated September 16, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

    Faizon Brandon · QBDeSean Bishop · RBMike Matthews · WR-XEthan Davis · TE

    Common questions

    Who is Tennessee's starting quarterback?
    Faizon Brandon is the projected starting quarterback for Tennessee as of September 16, 2026. George MacIntyre is listed second.
    Who starts at running back for Tennessee?
    DeSean Bishop is the projected starter at running back for Tennessee, with Javin Gordon listed second.
    Who starts at wide receiver for Tennessee?
    Mike Matthews is the projected starter at wide receiver for Tennessee, with Ian Duarte listed second.
    Who starts at tight end for Tennessee?
    Ethan Davis is the projected starter at tight end for Tennessee, with DaSaahn Brame listed second.
    When was the Tennessee Volunteers depth chart last updated?
    The Tennessee Volunteers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated September 16, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
    What was Tennessee's record last season?
    Tennessee Volunteers finished 8-5 (4-4 in SEC play).
    When does Tennessee Volunteers play next?
    Tennessee Volunteers plays Kennesaw State at home on Sat, Sep 19. The listed kickoff time is 07:45 PM ET.

    Full Tennessee roster

    Every player on the Tennessee Volunteers depth chart, by position.

    Offense

    WR: Mike Matthews, Ian Duarte

    WR: Radarious Jackson, Travis Smith Jr., TK Keys

    WR: Braylon Staley, Joakim Dodson, Tyreek King

    LT: David Sanders Jr., Jeremias Heard, Kamari Blair

    LG: Wendell Moe Jr., Antoni Ogumoro

    C: Sam Pendleton, Nic Moore

    RG: Jesse Perry, Shamurad Umarov, Donovan Haslam

    RT: Ory Williams, Gabriel Osenda

    TE: Ethan Davis, DaSaahn Brame, Trent Thomas

    QB: Faizon Brandon, George MacIntyre, Ryan Staub

    RB: DeSean Bishop, Javin Gordon, Daune Morris, Justin Baker

    Defense

    DE: Tyree Weathersby, Carson Gentle, Hezekiah Harris, Breeze Carter

    NT: Xavier Gilliam, Ethan Utley, JJ Finch

    DT: Daevin Hobbs, Nathan Robinson, Isaiah Campbell

    LEO: Jordan Norman, Mariyon Dye, Christian Gass, Kedric Golston II

    WLB: Edwin Spillman, Jadon Perlotte

    MLB: Amare Campbell, Jeremiah Telander, TJ White

    CB: Kayin Lee, Tre Poteat III

    SS: TJ Metcalf, DJ Burks

    FS: Dejuan Lane, Dylan Lewis, Sidney Walton

    CB: Ty Redmond, Tim Merritt, Jamyan Theodore

    NB: Qua Moss, Isaiah Hardge, Tevis Metcalf

    RES: Edrees Farooq, Jadais Richard, Jaedon Harmon

    SUS: Arion Carter, Brayden Rouse

    Special Teams

    PT: Jackson Ross, Logan Foley

    PK: Cooper Ranvier, Josh Turbyville

    KO: Josh Turbyville

    LS: Bennett Brady

    H: Jackson Ross

    PR: Daune Morris, Qua Moss, Braylon Staley

    KR: Joakim Dodson, Daune Morris