Tennessee football players could be selected in any round of the 2026 NFL Draft based on projections.
Seven Vols appear in mock drafts of the seven-round draft. And nine UT players are listed on ESPN draft analyst Mel Kiper's Big Board rankings.
Cornerbacks Jermod McCoy and Colton Hood have the best chance to go in the first round. Wide receiver Chris Brazzell's draft position is hotly debated. And more Vols should come off the board in the later rounds.
The NFL draft will be April 23 (Round 1, 8 p.m.), April 24 (Rounds 2-3, 7 p.m.) and April 25 (Rounds 4-7, noon) in Pittsburgh on ESPN, ABC and NFL Network.
Here's a quick look at where Tennessee players are projected to be picked.
Joey Aguilar throws the ball during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jermod McCoy runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Chris Brazzell II makes a catch during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel smiles during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Joshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Dominic Bailey runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Chris Brazzell II reaches for the ball during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jalen McCurray during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jaxson Moi runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Colton Hood runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Miles Kitselman and Joey Aguilar chat during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Joshua Josephs smiles during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Joshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Andre Turrentine looks up during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jalen McMurray runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Bryson Eason runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Chris Brazzell II during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Star Thomas runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Star Thomas makes a catch during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Joey Aguilar smiles during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Andre Turrentine during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Colton Hood moves backwards during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Star Thomas makes a catch during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Tyre West sprints during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jalen McMurray runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.William Wright sprints during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Joshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Dominic Bailey moves during a drill during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jaxson Moi runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Jermod McCoy during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Tennessee football coach Josh Heupel during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Andre Turrentine runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.1 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoey Aguilar throws the ball during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.1 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoey Aguilar throws the ball during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.2 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJermod McCoy runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.3 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayChris Brazzell II makes a catch during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.4 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayTennessee football coach Josh Heupel smiles during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.5 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.6 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayDominic Bailey runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.7 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayChris Brazzell II reaches for the ball during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.8 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJalen McCurray during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.9 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJaxson Moi runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.10 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayColton Hood runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.11 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayMiles Kitselman and Joey Aguilar chat during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.12 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoshua Josephs smiles during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.13 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.14 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayAndre Turrentine looks up during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.15 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJalen McMurray runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.16 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayBryson Eason runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.17 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayChris Brazzell II during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.18 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayStar Thomas runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.19 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayStar Thomas makes a catch during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.20 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoey Aguilar smiles during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.21 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayAndre Turrentine during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.22 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayColton Hood moves backwards during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.23 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayStar Thomas makes a catch during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.24 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayTyre West sprints during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.25 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJalen McMurray runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.26 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayWilliam Wright sprints during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.27 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJoshua Josephs runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.28 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayDominic Bailey moves during a drill during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.29 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJaxson Moi runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.30 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayJermod McCoy during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.31 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayTennessee football coach Josh Heupel during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.32 / 32Tennessee football players perform for NFL coaches, scouts at Pro DayAndre Turrentine runs during Tennessee Football Pro Day 2026, at University of Tennessee on March 31, 2026.Tennessee football players in 2026 NFL mock draftsHere’s where Tennessee players are projected to be drafted, according to USA TODAY (only Round 1), CBS Sports' Mike Renner (Rounds 1-3), ESPN's Jordan Reid, NFL.com's Chad Reuter and The Athletic. Some mock drafts only include the early rounds, and specific pick is listed for first-round selections.
CB Jermod McCoy: 12th pick to Dallas Cowboys (USA TODAY); 15th to Tampa Bay Bucs (ESPN); 22nd to Kansas City Chiefs (NFL.com); 18th to Minnesota Vikings (The Athletic); 19th to Carolina Panthers (CBS Sports).
CB Colton Hood: 29th pick to Kansas City Chiefs (USA TODAY); 18th to Minnesota Vikings (NFL.com); 32nd to Seattle Seahawks (CBS Sports); 29th to Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN); 32nd to Seattle Seahawks (The Athletic).
WR Chris Brazzell: 3rd round to Buffalo Bills (ESPN); 4th round to New York Giants (NFL.com); 2nd round to New England Patriots (ESPN); 3rd round to Indianapolis Colts (The Athletic); 3rd round to Carolina Panthers (CBS Sports).
EDGE Joshua Josephs: 3rd round to Jackonsville Jaguars (ESPN); 4th round to Buffalo Bills (NFL.com); 4th round to Cincinnati Bengals (The Athletic).
DL Bryson Eason: 5th round to Dallas Cowboys (ESPN); 7th round to Chicago Bears (NFL.com); 7th round to Denver Broncos (The Athletic).
QB Joey Aguilar: 7th round to Green Bay Packers (NFL.com).
DL Tyre West: 7th round to New York Jets (The Athletic).
Tight end Miles Kitselman, defensive back Jalen McMurray, defensive linemen Dominic Bailey, defensive lineman Jaxson Moi, safety Andre Turrentine, defensive back William Wright and running back Star Thomas are also draft prospects. They're projected to be undrafted free agents.
Kiper released his Big Board rankings of every notable prospect. He listed nine Tennessee players in his positional rankings, including four in the top 150 overall prospects.
WR Chris Brazzell (43rd overall, 8th wide receiver)
EDGE Joshua Josephs (104th overall; 16th edge rusher)
The 2026 NFL draft could be top-heavy but not among the most active drafts for the Vols. However, it should be the sixth straight year with multiple Tennessee players drafted. For context, no Vols players were selected during the 2015, 2016 and 2019 drafts.
Here's a look at the most Tennessee players selected in a single NFL draft, which switched to seven rounds in 1994:
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