Skip to content
College Football

Butch Jones rules eight players out for Tennessee’s spring

Michael Wayne Bratton

By Michael Wayne Bratton

Published:

Tennessee’s spring camp kicks off Tuesday but before the Vols hit the field, the team will be without eight key players, head coach Butch Jones revealed Monday during his spring introductory press conference.

Safety Micah Abernathy, defensive back Rashaan Gaulden, defensive lineman Kyle Phillips, defensive tackle Shy Tuttle, receiver Josh Smith, defensive tackle Kendal Vickers, receiver Brandon Johnson, and offensive lineman Brett Kendrick were all listed by Jones as “out” for the spring — while other unnamed players would be limited.

“We need to get them back at full strength,” Jones said. “I do think there will be competition (regardless of the injuries).”

Jones also noted that under the leadership and guidance of new head strength and conditioning coach Rock Gulickson the team expects all those players to return to full health over the summer.


Follow Michael Wayne Bratton / SEC Mike on Twitter.

Michael Wayne Bratton

A graduate of the University of Tennessee, Michael Wayne Bratton oversees the news coverage for Saturday Down South. Michael previously worked for FOX Sports and NFL.com

You might also like...

2025 RANKINGS

presented by rankings

RAPID REACTION

presented by rankings