Former Vols WR Cedric Tillman makes notable change before start of rookie season

Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Cedric Tillman is making a change before the start of his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns.  Tillman, a third round selection by the Browns in the 2023 NFL Draft, is changing his jersey number ahead of Cleveland's season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend.  The former Vol sported No. […]

Zach Ragan Tennessee Volunteers News Writer
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Former Tennessee Vols wide receiver Cedric Tillman is making a change before the start of his rookie season with the Cleveland Browns. 

Tillman, a third round selection by the Browns in the 2023 NFL Draft, is changing his jersey number ahead of Cleveland's season-opener against the Cincinnati Bengals this weekend. 

The former Vol sported No. 89 during training camp and preseason with the Browns. But moving forward, he'll be wearing No. 19. 

No. 19 became available when Browns wide receiver Marquise Goodwin moved to No. 3 late last month. 

Tillman initially wore No. 85 during his first two seasons at Tennessee before switching to No. 4 for his final three seasons. 

Tillman, by the way, isn't the only former Vol that's changed jersey numbers recently. Jalin Hyatt, who is entering his rookie season with the New York Giants, recently switched from No. 84 to No. 13. 

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