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Former Tennessee running back signee Cody Brown enters second season at Virginia

Former Tennessee running back signee Cody Brown enters second season at Virginia.

Tennessee will kick off its 2023 season on Sept. 2.

The Vols will play Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee. Kickoff is slated for noon EDT and ABC will televise the season-opening matchup.

Former Tennessee running back signee Cody Brown enters his second season at Virginia in 2023.

The 5-foot-10, 215-pound Brown signed with the Vols on Dec. 16, 2020 under former head coach Jeremy Pruitt.

Josh Heupel was hired as Tennessee’s head coach on Jan. 27, 2021. 

Brown was released from his national letter of intent to play for Tennessee on Feb. 17, 2021.

“Thank you to the Tennessee coaches and staff that recruited me and made me a part of their family,” Brown announced. “Most of all thank you Vol nation for the support and love you have given me throughout my commitment.

“After a lot of of thought and consideration, my family and I have decided that it would be best for me to reevaluate my options and put my name into the transfer portal. Please respect my decision.”

Brown played for Miami in 2021. He appeared in 10 games with the Hurricanes, recording 139 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns. 

He transferred to Virginia ahead of the 2022 season. He appeared in four games with the Cavaliers, recording four rushing yards.

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Tennessee running back enters transfer portal

Tennessee running back enters transfer portal.

Tennessee freshman running back Cody Brown has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

He announced his decision on Wednesday.

“Thank you to the Tennessee coaches and staff that recruited me and made me a part of their family,” Brown said on Twitter. “Most of all thank you Vol nation for the support and love you have given me throughout my commitment.

“After a lot of of thought and consideration, my family and I have decided that it would be best for me to reevaluate my options and put my name into the transfer portal. Please respect my decision.”

The 6-foot, 225-pound running back from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia, signed with Tennessee during the early signing period on Dec. 16.

He was recruited by the previous Tennessee staff under head coach Jeremy Pruitt.

Josh Heupel was hired as the Vols’ head coach on Jan. 27.

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Georgia running back signs with Tennessee

Tennessee Vols’ football recruiting news.

The early signing period has kicked off and goes through Dec. 18.

Tennessee secured another signee on the first day of the early signing period Wednesday.

Running back Cody Brown has signed with the Vols. The 6-foot, 225-pound running back is from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

Brown committed to the Vols on May 3. When he committed, Brown held Power Five offers from Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

The early signing period takes place Dec. 16-18 for the 2021 recruiting class. National signing day is slated for Feb. 3.

University of Tennessee’s early signing period tracker

University of Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker

University of Tennessee’s 2022 commitment tracker

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UT recruiting update: How Tennessee commits fared under the Friday night lights

These Tennessee commits were in action for their high school football teams.

The 2020 high school football season is officially over in the state of Tennessee, as state championships were held in Cookeville over the weekend.

Some surrounding states are still in action, but the majority of high school football student-athletes are finished. A few Tennessee commits were still playing last weekend, whether it was for a state title or playoffs in another state.

Below is a rundown of what Tennessee commits did for their high school football teams last Friday.

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UT recruiting update: How Tennessee commits fared under the Friday night lights

A few Tennessee commits are still in action with their high school football seasons.

Tennessee’s 2021 recruiting class has taken some hits recently with decommitments of 4-star defensive back Damarius McGhee and 5-star linebacker Terrence Lewis.

A few prospects, however, have announced they are locked into their commitment. Prospects like Kaidon Salter, Aaron Willis and Dylan Brooks do not appear to be going anywhere as the early signing period quickly approaches.

The list of Tennessee players still playing high school football is dwindling, as most states wind down the football season. Here is a rundown of a few Tennessee commits that were in action last Friday.

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Tennessee running back commit to play nationally televised game Friday

Tennessee running back commit to play nationally televised game Friday.

It is a big night for Parkview High School running back Cody Brown in Georgia, as his Panthers prepare to travel to Grayson High School for a nationally-televised game on ESPN2.

The Tennessee pledge is 4-star prospect on the 247Sports Composite, standing at 6-foot, 227 pounds. 247Sports rates Brown as the No. 9 running back in his class and the No. 17 player in Georgia.

Brown has formed a potent rushing duo with 3-star Tyler Curtis, combining for over 1,200 rushing yards so far this season.

Grayson High School is another feeder for Tennessee, as it is the alma mater of current offensive tackle Wanya Morris.

Parkview and Grayson will kick off at 6 p.m. EDT on ESPN2.

Cody Brown commits to Tennessee

Cody Brown commits to Tennessee.

KNOXVILLE — Tennessee picked up its second commitment Sunday.

Both are 2021 prospects.

Running back Cody Brown announced his commitment to the Vols shortly after defensive back De’Shawn Rucker gave his pledge to Tennessee on Sunday.

Brown is from Parkview High School in Lilburn, Georgia.

The 6-foot, 225-pound running back holds Power 5 offers from Auburn, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, LSU, Miami, Michigan State, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina and Vanderbilt.

NEXT: Vols’ 2021 football commitment tracker

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Watch: Landry Jones gets picked off by one-time substitute teacher

Landry Jones threw a pass and former substitute teacher Cody Brown picked it off in the XFL Texas Throwdown.

The XFL is full of players trying to make their way in football. It may not be the NFL, but for most it beats working in the real world. Cody Brown of the Dallas Renegades picked off former Pittsburgh Steeler and current Houston Roughneck QB Landry Jones Sunday in the Texas Throwdown.

Not unusual for a DB to make an interception. However, this DB used to be a substitute teacher.

FOX sideline reporter Jenny Taft got to the DB and mentioned his former gig as a substitute teacher during the conversation.

The lesson for Landry Jones: Don’t pick on Cody Brown. Or anyone else in the Dallas secondary. Jones had an unfortunate hat trick in the first quarter, throwing three interceptions.

Watch: Former Jags DB Cody Brown drops the hammer in XFL debut

A former Jaguar is already making his impact in the XFL in Cody Brown.

It didn’t take long for a former Jacksonville Jaguar to show up in the highlights for the Xtreme Football League. Former Jags defensive back Cody Brown found himself as a popular name on social media after making a big-time hit in the second game of the XFL’s relaunch between the Houston Roughnecks and Los Angeles Wildcats.

In an attempt at the end zone by the Wildcats, Brown was able to  come from over the top to lay a massive hit on receiver Jordan Smallwood to prevent a touchdown that would’ve given the Wildcats the lead. The cornerback covering Smallwood slipped, so it would’ve been an easy catch but with the quarterback putting a little too much air on the ball, Brown was able to get there to make the highlight play.

Afterward, the XFL reviewed the hit and deemed it legal as Brown made contact with the helmet, but didn’t launch at the receiver and led with his shoulder.

Brown signed with the Jags last April after a solid run with the Salt Lake City Stallions of the Alliance of American Football League. He was only on the team for a little over a month but it’s certainly good to see him having success after time in the NFL.

As for the game, the Roughnecks ended up winning the game 37-17.