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Kenneth George Jr. records three tackles against Edmonton

Former Vol records three tackles in CFL game on Saturday.

Edmonton defeated Hamilton, 47-22, in a Canadian Football League game Saturday at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded three tackles for the Tiger-Cats (2-8).

George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel.

He transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

George Jr. appeared in 33 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee. He totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

In two seasons with Hamilton, George Jr. has recorded 82 tackles, four interceptions, one sack, four interceptions and one fumble recovery.

In 2024, the former Vol has appeared in 10 games and recorded 39 tackles and two interceptions.

Kenneth George Jr. records two tackles against Montreal

Former Vol totals two tackles for Hamilton in loss to Montreal.

Montreal defeated Hamilton, 33-23, in a Canadian Football League game Saturday at Percival Molson Stadium in Montreal, Quebec.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded two tackles for the Tiger-Cats (2-7).

George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel.

He transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

George Jr. appeared in 33 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee. He totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

In two seasons with Hamilton, George Jr. has appeared in 46 games. He has recorded 79 tackles, four interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery.

In 2024, the former Vol has appeared in nine games and recorded 33 tackles and two interceptions.

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Kenneth George Jr. records four tackles against Edmonton

Former Vol records four tackles in CFL win.

Hamilton defeated Edmonton, 44-28, in a Canadian Football League game at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, Alberta.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded four tackles for the Tiger-Cats (2-5), who won its second consecutive game after opening the 2024 season 0-5.

George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel.

He transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

George Jr. appeared in 33 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee. He totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

In two seasons with Hamilton, George Jr. has appeared in 44 games. He has recorded 74 tackles, three interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery.

In 2024, the former Vol has appeared in seven games and recorded 28 tackles and one interception.

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Kenneth George Jr. records two tackles, interception against Toronto

Former Vol records two tackles and one interception as Tiger-Cats defeat Argonauts.

Hamilton defeated Toronto, 27-24, Saturday in a Canadian Football League game at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded two tackles and one interception for the Tiger-Cats, winning its first game of the 2024 season.

George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel.

He transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

George Jr. appeared in 33 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee. He totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

In two seasons with Hamilton, George Jr. has appeared in 43 games. He has recorded 70 tackles, three interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery.

In 2024, the former Vol has appeared in six games and recorded 24 tackles.

Kenneth George Jr. records five tackles against British Columbia

Former Tennessee football player Kenneth George Jr. records five tackles in CFL game.

British Columbia defeated Hamilton, 44-28, Sunday in a Canadian Football League game at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton, Ontario.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded five tackles for the Tiger-Cats.

George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel.

He transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

George Jr. appeared in 33 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee. He totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

In two seasons with Hamilton, George Jr. has appeared in 23 games. He has recorded 68 tackles, two interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery.

In 2024, he has appeared in five games and recorded 22 tackles.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Kenneth George Jr. records three tackles against Ottawa

Former Vol records three tackles in CFL game.

Ottawa defeated Hamilton, 24-22, Sunday in a Canadian Football League game at TD Place in Ottawa, Ontario.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. recorded three tackles for the Tiger-Cats.

George Jr. played for the Vols from 2018-21 under head coaches Jeremy Pruitt and Josh Heupel.

He transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College in Athens, Texas.

George Jr. appeared in 33 games, including 10 starts, at Tennessee. He totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass deflections, two fumble recoveries and one interception.

In two seasons with Hamilton, George Jr. has appeared in 22 games. He has recorded 63 tackles, two interceptions, one sack and one fumble recovery.

In 2024, he has played in four games and recorded 20 tackles.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Kenneth George Jr. signs with Titans

Kenneth George Jr. signs with the Titans.

Former Vol defensive back Kenneth George Jr. has signed with the Titans.

The Titans signed George Jr. following his performance at minicamp.

He becomes the seventh player from Tennessee’s 2021 team to sign in the NFL. George Jr. was signed as an undrafted free agent and joins former Vol defensive back Theo Jackson with Tennessee.

Jackson was a sixth-round pick by the Titans in the 2022 NFL draft.

George Jr. appeared in eight games last season. He recorded five tackles, one tackle for a loss and recovered one fumble.

During his Tennessee career, George Jr. totaled 52 tackles, 10 pass breakups and one interception in 33 games.

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Tennessee defensive back makes decision for 2021 season

Tennessee defensive back makes decision for 2021 season.

Tennessee redshirt senior defensive back Kenneth George Jr. has announced his decision for the 2021 season.

George Jr. announced Friday he is returning for the 2021 season.

“I feel it’s only right that I return to Tennessee for my final season as I continue to pursue the goal of being the best player I can possibly be,” he said.

KNOXVILLE, TN – NOVEMBER 04, 2020 – Defensive back Kenneth George Jr. #5 of the Tennessee Volunteers during practice on Haslam Field in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Caleb Jones/Tennessee Athletics

The 5-foot-11, 200-pound defensive back has appeared in 25 games since 2018. He has recorded 47 tackles, one interception and recovered one fumble during his Tennessee career.

George Jr. transferred to Tennessee from Trinity Valley Community College.

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