Seven former Vols participated in the 2023 NFL scouting combine at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Quarterback Hendon Hooker, wide receiver Jalin Hyatt, wide receiver Cedric Tillman, offensive tackle Darnell Wright, edge rusher Byron Young, linebacker Jeremy Banks and punter Paxton Brooks were the seven representatives for Tennessee.
Young earned NFL scouting combine top performer honors from USA TODAY after ranking top-two among edge rushers in multiple drills. Banks was named to the 2023 All-Combine Team for NFL.com, while Wright was named an honorable mention.
Hyatt posted the best broad jump (11’3″) among all wide receivers and ranked third-best among all participants at the 2023 NFL scouting combine. His 4.40-second 40-yard dash was top-15 among all positions at the NFL scouting combine.
Below are photos of the seven former Tennessee players at the 2023 NFL scouting combine.