Redshirt sophomore expected to play a significant role in Tennessee Vols’ defense after barely seeing action last season
A former four-star recruit who barely saw action last season is expected to play a “significant role” in the Tennessee Vols’ defense this fall. Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby is entering his third season at Tennessee. The Georgia native didn’t play as a true freshman in 2023 due to suffering a season-ending injury during […]
A former four-star recruit who barely saw action last season is expected to play a “significant role” in the Tennessee Vols’ defense this fall.
Redshirt sophomore defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby is entering his third season at Tennessee. The Georgia native didn’t play as a true freshman in 2023 due to suffering a season-ending injury during fall camp.
Weathersby played in all 13 games as a reserve last season, totaling two tackles in limited action.
Vols defensive line coach Rodney Garner told reporters this week that Weathersby’s had a great fall camp so far, and he could see the 6-foot-5 defensive lineman playing a key role along the defensive line in 2025.
“I think he’s had a really good camp thus far,” said Garner. “I think he picked up where he left off in the spring. He’s a kid that had a really good spring. He’s a kid that has a tremendous skill set, and he’s done a really good job of picking up the system. He has minimum bust. He plays hard. He has the right prototype body type that you’re looking for.
“So we’re excited about him as far as where he’s been these first six days. Counting on him to continue to climb and move that needle in the right direction. And I can see that kid playing a significant role on this team this year.”
Tennessee’s defensive line should once again be among the deepest in the SEC. And it’s largely because of the elite coaching and development that Garner delivers on a yearly basis.