Josh Heupel provides update on Kaidon Salter, Martavius French, Isaac Washington and Aaron Willis.
Freshman quarterback Kaidon Salter, an early enrollee, has not practiced with Tennessee this spring.
He is suspended indefinitely.
“Kaidon is part of the group of individuals that are suspended from team activities at this point,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said following the Vols’ first spring practice.
Salter, Martavius French, Isaac Washington and Aaron Willis were involved in an incident at Stokely Hall last month.
They were charged with simple possession and unlawful drug paraphernalia. French, Washington and Willis were named at the time. Salter was not since he was a minor.
Following the Vols’ first spring practice, Heupel mentioned there was not a timetable for the suspended players’ return.
“That’s being handled on campus, and as we receive information, we’ll act accordingly,” Heupel said. “There’s high expectations, high standards to represent Tennessee football.
“At the same time, we’re going to stay true to those kids and support them as they go through this process, and as we gain information, we’ll be able to share that.”
French, Washington and Willis are scheduled to appear in court April 12.
Salter had his charges dropped without prejudice.
Heupel provided an update on the suspended players following Friday’s practice.
“Any of the guys that have had those issues, no final word on any of that yet,” Heupel said following the Vols’ fifth spring practice on Friday. “We’re going to stay with those kids. I told you in the beginning, support those kids through the process. Once we have a final decision on all those guys, we’ll communicate that with you.”
Heupel mentioned he hopes to have a decision on the suspended players before the end of spring practices.
“We hope that that process will be thorough and we’ll be able to work through it and get to the point where we’re able to communicate with you where our university stands,” he said.
Tennessee will conclude spring practices with its annual Chevrolet Orange & White game on April 24 at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. EDT.
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