Tennessee defensive lineman to miss remainder of spring practice with foot injury, per report
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Fans in Rocky Top still have at least one day left to support Rick Barnes’ team in the NCAA Tournament. Once the Vols’ basketball season ends, the focus in Knoxville will shift to the diamond and the gridiron.
Unfortunately, the latter program has already seen a major injury occur.
According to Volquest.com, Tennessee defensive tackle Daevin Hobbs will miss the remainder of the Volunteers’ spring practice. Hobbs reportedly suffered a foot injury.
Hobbs, a former 4-star prospect, was the No. 57 recruit in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports’ Composite rankings. He was the No. 7 defensive lineman and No. 2 player in North Carolina by the same metric.
As a freshman, Hobbs recorded 14 tackles and 1 tackle for loss in 10 games. The next year, he notched 20 tackles, 2.5 tackles for loss and his first career sack. After missing the Vols’ first 5 contests with injuries, Hobbs totaled 30 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss and 3 sacks in 8 appearances.
Tennessee had high hopes for Hobbs last season, and still has big dreams for him. He could have had a full-fledged breakout in 2025 had he not gotten hurt. If this ailment doesn’t linger through the summer, he could realize all his potential and make waves in 2026. The Volunteers kick off their season against Furman on Sept. 5.
Tennessee basketball is set to face off against Iowa State for a shot at the Elite 8. Here’s a look at the latest odds for the game, via Kalshi:
