Tennessee Volunteers
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Depth Chart· Updated Aug 17, 2026· Two-deep · Public sources
QB
  1. 12
    80
    George MacIntyreRS FR
    Starter
  2. 11
    73
    Faizon BrandonFR
  3. 8
    73
    Ryan StaubRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
RB
  1. 18
    95
    DeSean BishopRS JR
    Starter
  2. 17
    80
    Daune MorrisSO
  3. 6
    79
    Javin GordonSO/TR
    TRANSFER
WR-X
  1. 4
    99
    Mike MatthewsJR
    Starter
  2. 1
    74
    Travis Smith Jr.SO
  3. 19
    67
    Tyreek KingFR
WR-Z
  1. 3
    84
    Radarious JacksonSO
    Starter
  2. 5
    73
    TK KeysFR
SLOT
  1. 14
    98
    Braylon StaleyRS SO
    Starter
  2. 9
    73
    Joakim DodsonRS FR
  3. 81
    73
    Ian DuarteRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
TE
  1. 0
    91
    Ethan DavisRS JR
    Starter
  2. 7
    77
    DaSaahn BrameSO
  3. 82
    68
    Trent ThomasRS JR/TR
    TRANSFER
LT
  1. 70
    85
    David Sanders Jr.SO
    Starter
  2. 79
    73
    Gabriel OsendaFR
LG
  1. 75
    79
    Wendell Moe Jr.RS SR/TR
    Starter
  2. 74
    79
    Shamurad UmarovRS JR
  3. 55
    73
    Antoni OgumoroSO
C
  1. 56
    79
    Sam PendletonRS JR/TR
    Starter
  2. 58
    79
    Nic MooreRS FR
RG
  1. 72
    85
    Jesse PerryRS SO
    Starter
  2. 69
    79
    Donovan HaslamRS SR/TR
    TRANSFER
RT
  1. 77
    85
    Ory WilliamsRS SO/TR
    StarterTRANSFER
  2. 51
    79
    Jeremias HeardRS SO
2026 Schedule

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Team Analysis
WHY #14 IN WS POWER

2025 SP+: 15.0 → 13.6 after regression

65%

Roster talent: 88th percentile

18%

Recruiting class: #8 national

16%

Returning production: 35%

4%

Preseason blend — SP+ weight rises when 2026 numbers publish (Aug). How we rank · not a betting line.

Portal

14 adds in two-deep · avg 80 OVR · top add: C. Ranvier (PK, 90, from Louisville)

Camp battles to watch2
Coach TennesseeTake them from week one to the natty. You call every play.

Updated Aug 17, 2026 · Data from public sources

Who starts for Tennessee?

Tennessee Volunteers starting lineup

George MacIntyre is the projected starting quarterback for Tennessee as of August 17, 2026. Faizon Brandon is listed second.

Tennessee also projects DeSean Bishop at running back, Mike Matthews at wide receiver and Ethan Davis at tight end.

The full Tennessee Volunteers two-deep was last updated August 17, 2026. Preseason depth charts are projections and change through fall camp.

George MacIntyre · QBDeSean Bishop · RBMike Matthews · WR-XEthan Davis · TE

Common questions

Who is Tennessee's starting quarterback?
George MacIntyre is the projected starting quarterback for Tennessee as of August 17, 2026. Faizon Brandon is listed second.
Who starts at running back for Tennessee?
DeSean Bishop is the projected starter at running back for Tennessee, with Daune Morris listed second.
Who starts at wide receiver for Tennessee?
Mike Matthews is the projected starter at wide receiver for Tennessee, with Travis Smith Jr. listed second.
Who starts at tight end for Tennessee?
Ethan Davis is the projected starter at tight end for Tennessee, with DaSaahn Brame listed second.
When was the Tennessee Volunteers depth chart last updated?
The Tennessee Volunteers depth chart on Who's Starting was last updated August 17, 2026. It refreshes daily through the season.
What was Tennessee's record last season?
Tennessee Volunteers finished 8-5 (4-4 in SEC play).