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Josh Heupel provides injury update for Tennessee ahead of Kent State game

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel provides injury update for the Vols ahead of playing Kent State on Saturday.

Josh Heupel kicked off game week on Monday for No. 9 Tennessee (2-0) in preparation for a matchup against Kent State (0-2).

Heupel met with media and provided an injury update for three Vols: Linebacker Kalib Perry, running back Cameron Seldon and defensive back Jakobe Thomas.

“We will see as the week goes on, but I anticipate all those guys being available for us this week,” Heupel said.

Perry has appeared in one game for the Vols this season and has not recorded any statistics. Thomas appeared in both contests for Tennessee through two weeks, recording five tackles, one tackle for a loss and one pass deflection.

In one game this season, Seldon has totaled 47 rushing yards on seven attempts, one reception for -2 receiving yards and one kick return for 35 yards.

Kickoff for Tennessee’s Week 3 contest versus Kent State is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network).

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Cameron Seldon. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee running back to miss remainder of spring practices

Tennessee running back will miss the remainder of spring football practices.

Tennessee scrimmaged for the first time during spring practices at Neyland Stadium on Wednesday.

Fourth-year head coach Josh Heupel met with media following the Vols’ scrimmage. He discussed sophomore running back Cameron Seldon being out for the remainder of spring practices.

“With Cam, unfortunate, just the early part of spring ball, had an injury to his shoulder, had surgery on it,” Heupel said. “We’ll kind of evaluate where we’re at as the rehab process gets started and base our decisions off of that and kind of where we project where he’s going to be.”

Heupel also discussed opportunities for other running backs with the 6-foot-2, 222-pound Seldon being out.

“D-Samp (Dylan Sampson) has been awesome with just energy, leadership, maturity and the understanding of our offense,” Heupel said. “The young guys continue to take steps forward.

“Khalifa (Keith) has done a really nice job. He’s been extremely physical, was today as well. I thought he finished going forward all the time. DeSean Bishop, a young guy that got nicked up last year, his growth inside of our program, for him to get back on the field and showcase his skillset, handled the rehab process extremely well and I love the competition that he’s brought. (Patrick) Wilk and Hunter (Barnes) have done a really nice job.”

Cameron Seldon’s ability in kick return game detailed ahead of Week 1

Cameron Seldon’s ability in kick return game detailed ahead of Week 1.

No. 10 Tennessee will open its 2023 season on Saturday versus Virginia.

Kickoff between the Vols and Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT (ABC) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Third-year running backs coach Jerry Mack met with media on Tuesday and discussed freshman Cameron Seldon.

The 6-foot-2, 222-pound Seldon is listed as the fourth running back and a co-starter as a kick returner on the Vols’ depth chart ahead of playing Virginia.

Mack discussed Seldon’s ability in the kick return game.

“I think the biggest thing is first of all, he is a guy with an innate ability to catch the football,” Mack said. “He played a lot of receiver in high school, so that carries over obviously as a kickoff returner. If you want him to return punts, he probably could do that as well.

“The second thing is, we use the term running through the smoke. Big guy that’s 6-foot, 6-one, 220 pounds right now, and he’s not really afraid of any contact. He will run through those small creases, especially on kickoff return when you got those guys on kickoff team coming at you full speed. Cam has that ability to run through the smoke. He understands his strength and he’s a big, strong, strong guy who can do that.”

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Vols’ most intriguing offensive skill position players in 2023 fall camp

Tennessee’s most intriguing offensive skill position players in 2023 fall camp.

Tennessee kicked off fall training camp Aug. 2 at Haslam Field in preparation for the 2023 season.

The Vols will open its 2023 season versus Virginia on Sept. 2 at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff between Tennessee and the Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT and will be televised by ABC.

The 2023 season will be Tennessee’s third under head coach Josh Heupel.

Heupel guided Tennessee to a 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record and two bowl appearances from 2021-22.

Tennessee’s 2023 football schedule

Offensive skill position players can be defined as quarterbacks, running backs, tight ends and wide receivers.

2023 will be quarterback Joe Milton’s sixth and final collegiate season. Freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava enters his first collegiate season after being the Vols’ highest-rated recruit in Tennessee’s 2023 signing class.

Following Tennessee’s first week during fall training camp, Vols Wire looks at the most intriguing offensive skill position players ahead of the season. Offensive skill position players, including running backs, tight ends and wide receivers, and excluding quarterbacks, are listed below.

Josh Heupel discusses Cameron Seldon’s role during spring practices

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discusses Cameron Seldon’s role during spring football practices.

Cameron Seldon signed with Tennessee during the early signing period Dec. 21, 2022.

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Seldon is from Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia.

He is taking part in spring practices at Tennessee as an early enrollee freshman.

Following the Vols’ first spring practice on Monday, third-year head coach Josh Heupel discussed Seldon and his role with Tennessee.

“We’ll start him in the backfield,” Heupel said of Seldon. “That’s where he’s going to get the majority of his work. His skillset allows for him to do different things. We’ll increase his exposure out on the perimeter intentionally throughout the course of spring. We’ll start it spoon-fed, and then he’ll grow from there.

“The thing that’s important for him is all the things that take place at the running back position, obviously your run game, run schemes, he’s going to understand some pop-pass concepts because of them being involved in it. With the protection part of it, I think it’s important that he starts there and is able to grow from that starting point.”

PHOTOS: Tennessee football kicks off 2023 spring practices

Cameron Seldon gives Vols ‘a chance to do some really fun stuff’

Cameron Seldon gives the Vols “a chance to do some really fun stuff.”

Cameron Seldon signed with Tennessee during the early signing period Dec. 21.

The 6-foot-2, 220-pound wide receiver is from Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia.

Tennessee’s offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach Joey Halzle met with media Wednesday and discussed Seldon.

“He gives you a chance to do some really fun stuff,” Halzle said of Seldon. “Obviously, with a young guy that’s first time in the building, you got to be careful to not bog somebody down and overload them with everything you could do. You got to get him good at one thing first.

“Where he ends up starting out, as we get through our pre-spring stuff before we get on the field for spring ball, we’ll make that decision more definitive as we roll based on what he can handle, what he does well, what he doesn’t do well. Then once he gets one thing cemented — okay he’s really good at this — now you can start growing a guy like that’s extra roles. Really whatever they can handle, starting at a young age and moving on through his time throughout the program.”

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Early signing period: Cameron Seldon signs with Tennessee

The 2022 early signing period is taking place Dec. 21-23 for the 2023 recruiting signing class.

The 2022 early signing period is Josh Heupel’s second as Tennessee’s head coach. He was hired as the Vols’ head coach in Jan. 2021.

Heupel guided the Vols to a 10-2 regular season in 2022.

No. 6 Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play No. 7 Clemson (11-2, 8-0 ACC) in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30.

Kickoff between the Vols and Tigers is slated for 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida.

Cameron Seldon signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound wide receiver prospect is from Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia.

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Social media reaction following Cameron Seldon’s commitment to Tennessee

A look at social media reaction following Cameron Seldon’s commitment to Tennessee.

2023 wide receiver prospect Cameron Seldon announced his college commitment Thursday.

Seldon committed to Tennessee.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Seldon is from Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia.

Tennessee has 15 commitments for its 2023 football recruiting class: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr, tight end Ethan Davis, offensive lineman Ayden Bussell, defensive lineman Trevor Duncan, safety Jack Luttrell, edge rusher Nathan Robinson, wide receiver Nate Spillman, edge rusher Caleb Herring, safety Sylvester Smith, linebacker Will Stallings Jr., safety John Slaughter, linebacker Jeremiah Telander, defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby, cornerback Cristian Conyer and Seldon.

Following Seldon’s commitment to Tennessee, Vols Wire looks at social media reaction. Social media reaction is listed below.

Cameron Seldon commits to Tennessee

Cameron Seldon commits to Tennessee.

2023 wide receiver prospect Cameron Seldon announced his college commitment Thursday.

Seldon committed to Tennessee.

The 6-foot-1, 220-pound Seldon is from Northumberland High School in Heathsville, Virginia.

Tennessee has 14 commitments for its 2023 football recruiting class: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr, tight end Ethan Davis, offensive lineman Ayden Bussell, defensive lineman Trevor Duncan, safety Jack Luttrell, edge rusher Nathan Robinson, wide receiver Nate Spillman, edge rusher Caleb Herring, safety Sylvester Smith, linebacker Will Stallings Jr., safety John Slaughter, linebacker Jeremiah Telander, defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby, cornerback Cristian Conyer and Seldon.

Tennessee’s 2023 football commitment tracker

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