Bryce Thompson to wear No. 0 for Tennessee

Bryce Thompson to wear No. 0 for Tennessee.

Agent Zero: Bryce Thompson will be more of a factor on passing downs

KNOXVILLE — Bryce Thompson enters his junior season at Tennessee in 2020.

The 5-foot-11, 185-pound defensive back has been a factor for the Vols at cornerback over the last two seasons, totaling six interceptions, 66 tackles, six TFLs, two sacks, 15 pass defections and forced one fumble in 22 games.

Thompson announced Sunday that he will wear jersey No. 0 for the Vols this season.

The NCAA is now allowing student-athletes to wear No. 0 for the first time in 2020.

Tennessee will kick off the upcoming season Sept. 26. Fall training camp is slated to start Aug. 17.