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Two former Vols to serve as captains for Arkansas game

Two former Vols will serve as game captains for Arkansas against Tennessee.

No. 4 Tennessee (4-0, 1-0 SEC) will play at Arkansas (3-2, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 6 of the 2024 college football season. Rankings reflect the US LBM Coaches Poll.

Two former Vols will serve as Arkansas game captains against Tennessee. Arkansas announced Doneiko Slaughter, Addison Nichols, Anthony Switzer and Kyle Ramsey as Week 6 game captains.

Slaughter appeared in 43 games for the Vols as a defensive back from 2020-23, recording 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections.

Nichols appeared in 14 games on the offensive line at Tennessee from 2022-23.

Kickoff between the Vols and Razorbacks is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT on Saturday. ABC will televise the SEC matchup.

READ: Updated SEC football power rankings after Week 5

Former Vols listed as starters for Arkansas’ season opener

Former Vols are listed as starters for Arkansas’ season opener on Thursday.

Arkansas will kick off its 2024 football season on Thursday against Arkansas–Pine Bluff. Kickoff is slated for 7 p.m. EDT and will be televised by ESPNU.

The in-state matchup will be contested at War Memorial Stadium in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Following the 2023 season, two Tennessee student-athletes, defensive back Doneiko Slaughter and offensive lineman Addison Nichols, transferred to Arkansas and are now listed as starters for Thursday.

Slaughter appeared in 43 games for the Vols from 2020-23, recording 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections.

Nichols appeared in 14 games for the Vols from 2022-23.

The Razorbacks will host Tennessee on Oct. 5 at D.W.R. Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

READ: 2024 Tennessee football game-by-game predictions

Former Vol defensive back will face Tennessee in 2024

Former Vol defensive back will face Tennessee in 2024.

Former Tennessee senior defensive back Doneiko Slaughter entered the NCAA transfer portal on Dec. 10.

“Thank you Vol nation for everything,” Slaughter announced.

Slaughter has committed to Arkansas. The Vols will play Arkansas on Oct. 5, 2024 at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

READ: 2024 football schedules for every SEC school

The 6-foot, 190-pound Slaughter appeared in 43 games for the Vols from 2020-23, recording 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections.

Student-athletes can enter the NCAA transfer portal from Dec. 2 until Jan. 2, 2024. Players can also enter the NCAA transfer portal from April 15-30, 2024.

READ: Updated Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

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Tennessee transfer Doneiko Slaughter commits to Arkansas

Arkansas defensive coordinator Travis Williams landed a commitment from a transfer defensive back with plenty of SEC experience.

[autotag]Arkansas football[/autotag] picked up their fourth transfer portal commitment on Friday in the form of defensive back [autotag]Doneiko Slaughter[/autotag]. The 6-0, 190-pound senior posted to Twitter (X) with his announcement on Friday afternoon.

Slaughter is a Tennessee transfer with one year of eligibility left after appearing in 43 games across four seasons with the Vols. During his time in Knoxville, Slaughter racked up 87 total tackles (66 solo), seven pass breakups, 3.0 sacks and an interception.

This past season, Slaughter was Tennessee’s seventh-leading tackler, posting 32 tackles (26 solo), a tackle for loss and a sack. His best performance came against then-No.1-ranked Georgia, where he recorded 11 tackles in a 38-10 loss to the Bulldogs.

Slaughter adds a veteran presence in the secondary with tons of experience playing in the SEC. While his statistical output may seem underwhelming, it’s invaluable having someone with that type of experience on the roster.

So far, Arkansas has only lost two defensive backs from last year’s team to the transfer portal – redshirt sophomore Jaylen Lewis and senior Malik Chavis. LaDarrius Bishop and Al Walcott no longer have eligibility remaining and Dwight McGlothern is not expected to return for a super senior season after accepting an invite to the East-West Shrine Bowl.

Vols’ senior defensive back enters NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee senior defensive back enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Tennessee senior defensive back Doneiko Slaughter entered the NCAA transfer portal.

“Thank you Vol nation for everything,” Slaughter announced.

The 6-foot, 190-pound Slaughter appeared in 43 games for the Vols from 2020-23, recording 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, three sacks, one interception and seven pass deflections.

Student-athletes can enter the NCAA transfer portal from Dec. 2 until Jan. 2, 2024. Players can also enter the NCAA transfer portal from April 15-30, 2024.

Warren Burrell (defensive back), Mo Clipper Jr. (offensive lineman), Mekhi Bigelow (linebacker), Jack Luttrell (defensive back), Brandon Turnage (defensive back), Connor Meadows (offensive lineman), Addison Nichols (offensive lineman) and Tyler Baron (defensive lineman) have also entered the NCAA transfer portal for Tennessee.

READ: Updated Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Zero days until it is football time in Tennessee

It’s football time in Tennessee.

Tennessee will kick off its 2023 season on Saturday.

Senior defensive back Doneiko Slaughter enters his fourth season at Tennessee and wears jersey No. 0.

He appeared in 33 games for the Vols from 2020-22, recording 55 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery.

The Vols will play Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee on Saturday. Kickoff is slated for noon EDT and ABC will televise the contest.

Tennessee’s home schedule has contests against Austin Peay, UTSA, South Carolina, Texas A&M, UConn, Georgia and Vanderbilt.

The Vols’ road schedule features games at Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Missouri.

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

Tennessee’s 2023 football schedule

2023 Tennessee Vols Football Schedule: Downloadable Smartphone Wallpaper

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Watch: Doneiko Slaughter previews Tennessee-Virginia game week

Watch: Doneiko Slaughter previews Tennessee-Virginia game week

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

Kickoff between the Vols and Cavaliers is slated for noon EDT and ABC will televise the season-opening matchup.

Tennessee leads the all time series versus Virginia, 3-1. The two schools last played each other in the 1991 Sugar Bowl. Tennessee was victorious, 23-22.

Senior defensive back Doneiko Slaughter enters his fourth season at Tennessee.

He appeared in 33 games for the Vols from 2020-22, recording 55 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery.

Slaughter met with media on Monday and previewed Tennessee-Virginia game week. Slaughter’s media availability can be watched below.

Willie Martinez discusses Doneiko Slaughter’s growth at cornerback

Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez discusses Doneiko Slaughter’s growth at cornerback.

Tennessee practiced for the eleventh time during fall training camp on Tuesday at Haslam Field.

Defensive backs coach Willie Martinez met with media following practice and discussed senior Doneiko Slaughter’s growth at cornerback.

“We’ve been very intentional of just leaving him at corner,” Martinez said. “He can play all of the other positions, but like a lot of guys, it’s really good to let him learn a position. It’s not easy playing out there on the corner, on the edge. Not only do you have to have the skillset, which he does, you have to have the amount of experience of being out there by yourself, the confidence that you need.

“You have to put days together, you have to put periods together into practice where you see some consistency. You can’t get down on yourself, and they’re priceless, the reps that he’s had this whole time in camp. He’s built a lot of confidence, you can see it in his playmaking. You see a lot more consistent playmaking, you’re seeing less mistakes, and it’s very beneficial.”

The 6-foot, 190-pound Slaughter has recorded 55 tackles, 4.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception, seven pass deflections and one fumble recovery from 2020-22 at Tennessee.

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Tennessee football’s highest-graded returning defensive players in 2023

A look Tennessee football’s highest-graded returning defensive players ahead of the 2023 season.

The 2023 season will be Tennessee’s third under head coach Josh Heupel. Heupel has compiled an 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record with the Vols.

The Vols will kick off its 2023 season on Sept. 2 against Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee football: 2023 post-spring game-by-game predictions

As the 2023 season approaches, Vols Wire looks at the highest-graded returning defensive players for Tennessee.

All grades were gathered using the Pro Football Focus (PFF) database and grading system. Data compiled represents a player’s overall offensive grade from the 2022 season, including postseason games.

Student-athletes who played 20 percent of the minimum number of snaps in 2022 were included.

Below are Tennessee’s top-10 highest-graded returning defensive players entering the 2023 season.

Recruiting Player Profile: Doneiko Slaughter

Recruiting Player Profile: Doneiko Slaughter

KNOXVILLE – As Tennessee football brings in new talent during the Early Signing Period, Vols Wire is releasing player profiles on each individual that signs with UT.

Find out recruiting ratings, key skills, stats and which other programs had offers on the table for each Tennessee signee.

Safety Doneiko Slaughter out of Roswell, Ga. signed for Tennessee on Tuesday morning, giving the Vols another defensive back for defensive coordinator Derrick Ansley.

A three-star prospect per the 247 Sports Composite, Slaughter put together 50 tackles, five TFLs and three interceptions during his senior season at Roswell High School.

Previously committed to Arizona State, Slaughter changed his commitment to Tennessee on Dec. 14, less than a week before the Early Signing Period.

The No. 49 rated safety in the country also held offers from Miami, Boise State, Mississippi State and Maryland among other Power 5 programs.

Stay tuned to Vols Wire for more player profiles on each Tennessee signee during the Early Signing Period.