Players media notes:
-Vols freshman edge Chandavian Bradley: I've been going to Tyler Baron a lot, and Big O. Those are my two guys.
-Chandavian Bradley: I'm underweight right now. I'm not going to shy away from that. But I'm going to do everything I need to do to get to where I need to be. Said he showed up at 217 lbs. and has been up to 227 lbs.
-Chandavian Bradley: Coach Ekeler is one of the funniest people I know. When he teaches me something, it clicks. I love Coach G. Since I've been here, he's been on me about every little thing and I love it. It's weird, but I like being yelled at.
-Vols freshman DL Daevin Hobbs on missing spring practice due to shoulder surgery: It was tough for me, but I took the time to study my playbook and just watch everything.
-Daevin Hobbs said he's working at both defensive end and defensive tackle. Said he's at 280 lbs. right now and he wants to maintain that weight.
-Vols freshman RB Khalifa Keith: I've just been focused on learning from the other guys and taking it day-by-day.
-Khalifa Keith: Tennessee needed more physicality from its backs and I feel like I can bring that.
-Vols freshman DL Trevor Duncan: There's never been a conversation about me playing offense. I like defense better, but I'd do anything to get on the field.
-Vols freshman OL Aydin Bussell: My expectation this year is to just soak up everything that I can. My goal is to learn the offense and know what I'm doing before I every worry about getting on the field. Said he's been leaning on Mays, Spraggins and Lane.
-Aydin Bussell said he can play either guard spot, but he's mostly working at left guard.
-Vols freshman DL Tyree Weathersby: Coach Garner is definitely throwing me in the fire. I just have to get used to it.