Tennessee head coach Butch Jones ruled eight players out for the spring.
Jones said 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 wouldn’t take part in spring practices. No reason was given, though Jones did imply that the eight might not be in shape. “We need to get them back at full strength,” Jones said. “I do think there will be competition (regardless of the injuries).”
