2026 will mark the fifth season at Tennessee for four student-athletes: running back Hunter Barnes, long snapper Bennett Brady, punter and kicker Josh Turbyville and punter Jackson Ross.
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The 2026 season will also be the fourth for 10 Vols: tight end Ethan Davis, defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs, linebacker Arion Carter, running back DeSean Bishop, defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby, defensive lineman Nathan Robinson, lineback Jeremiah Telander, wide receiver Jack-Henry Jakobik, wide receiver Nathan Roberts and offensive lineman Shamurad Umarov.
Bishop, Carter and Telander will represent Tennessee at SEC media days on July 20. SEC media days will take place at JW Marriott and Tampa Marriott Water Street in Tampa, Florida.
From 2023-25, Carter appeared in 31 games for the Vols. He totaled 161 tackles, 13.5 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, 10 pass deflections, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery.
Bishop appeared in 23 games, including 13 starts, from 2023-25. He totaled 256 rushing yards and 19 rushing touchdowns on 256 attempts, while recording 16 receptions for 145 yards.
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Telander totaled 158 tackles, 12 tackles for a loss, 1.5 sacks, one interception, three pass deflections and three fumble recoveries in 39 games (21 starts) from 2023-25.
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PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
DeSean Bishop. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Justin Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jesse Perry. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
TK Keys. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
David Sanders Jr. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Zach Groves. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
2026 Tennessee football preview: Ory Williams
Ory Williams. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Ryan Staub. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Jadon Perlotte. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Jeremias Heard. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
2026 Tennessee football preview: Trent Thomas
Trent Thomas. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
2026 Tennessee football preview: Gabriel Osenda
Gabriel Osenda. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Ethan Utley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Logan Foley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
2026 Tennessee football preview: Gage Ginther
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
2026 Tennessee football preview: Mike Bethea II
Mike Bethea II. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
2026 Tennessee football preview: Cole Harrison
Cole Harrison. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Luca Wolf. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Joel Wyatt. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Cooper Ranvier. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Ed Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
PHOTOS: 2026 Tennessee football Orange & White Game
Jeremiah Telander. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026. (Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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