Tennessee WR Chris Brazzell II announces NFL Draft decision
By Andrew Olson
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Chris Brazzell II is ready to go pro. The standout Tennessee wide receiver declared for the 2026 NFL Draft on Thursday.
Brazzell is in his 4th season of college football. As a redshirt junior, however, he had the option to play again in 2026.
Brazzell was the SEC’s top pass-catcher in 2025. Entering bowl season, Brazzell is the only SEC receiver to record 1,000 receiving yards. He is tied with Texas A&M’s KC Concepcion for the conference lead with 9 touchdowns as part of his 62 catches for 1,017 yards. His 2025 numbers are among the top 15 among FBS receivers. Brazzell ranks ninth in Tennessee single-season history for receiving yards and tied for 10th in touchdown receptions.
The 2025 season was a bounce-back year for Brazzell. In 2024, his first year playing for Josh Heupel, Brazzell logged 29 catches for 333 yards and 2 touchdowns. In 2023, he earned freshman All-America recognition after posting 44 catches for 711 yards and 5 touchdowns. Brazell took a redshirt for 2022, his first season at Tulane.
In addition to declaring for the 2026 NFL Draft, Brazzell has also reportedly decided to opt out of the Music City Bowl. The Volunteers will face Illinois on Dec. 30 in Nashville.
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