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Cedric Houston named assistant coach at Grace Christian Academy

Former Vol named assistant coach at Grace Christian Academy.

Former Tennessee football player Cedric Houston has been named an assistant coach at Grace Christian Academy in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Houston, a running back, played for the Vols from 2003-06 under head coach Phillip Fulmer. He will coach running backs and defensive backs for the Rams under head coach Justin Price.

In 2006, he and Gerald Riggs Jr., became the first two running backs to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a single season.

Houston was a three-year starter at Tennessee and a two-time second-team All-SEC performer (2005-06). He totaled 2,634 rushing yards and 17 touchdowns. Houston also recorded 39 receptions for 369 yards and one receiving touchdown.

He was selected in the sixth-round of the 2006 NFL draft (No. 182 overall) by the New York Jets.

The former Vol played two seasons for New York, recording 676 rushing yards and seven touchdowns. Houston also posted 15 career receptions for 109 yards.

Highest rated football recruits in Tennessee history

A look at the highest rated recruits in Tennessee football history.

Third-year head coach Josh Heupel is on pace for a top 10 2024 recruiting class.

Tennessee has 19 commitments for its 2024 recruiting class ahead of the upcoming season. The Vols’ 2024 class ranks No. 8 nationally and No. 5 in the Southeastern Conference.

Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting class is headlined by five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews. Matthews ranks as the No. 13 overall prospect in 2024. He is the Vols’ ninth-highest rated commit all time.

PHOTOS: Tennessee football head coaches through the years

Prior to the 2023 season, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s highest rated recruits all time. The list below excludes players who committed to Tennessee and did not sign with the Vols.