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Ramel Keyton signs with Raiders

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton signs with the Raiders.

The 2024 NFL draft was held Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton was not selected in the seven-round draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with Las Vegas.

The 6-foot-3, 197-pound wide receiver appeared in 55 games, including 24 starts, from 2019-23 at Tennessee. He recorded 86 receptions for 1,456 yards and 11 touchdowns. Keyton averaged 16.9 yards per reception.

He recorded a season-high for receiving yards (642), receptions (35) and receiving touchdowns (six) during his Tennessee career in 2023. The former Vol totaled 122 receiving yards on Nov. 25, 2023 against Vanderbilt.

Keyton went to Tennessee from Marietta High School in Marietta, Georgia.

Reports: Purdue S Sanoussi Kane, Tennessee WR RaMel Keyton visit Dolphins

The Dolphins hosted a pair of potential Day 3 draft picks Wednesday.

The Miami Dolphins reportedly hosted two potential Day 3 selections Wednesday with the 2024 NFL draft just a week away.

According to Tom Pelissero of NFL Network, the Dolphins hosted Tennessee wide receiver RaMel Keyton. Tony Pauline of SportsKeeda says Pursue safety Sanoussi Kane also visited Miami.

Keyton was listed by Tennessee at 6’3, 197 pounds and finished with collegiate career with 86 receptions for 1,456 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Kane was listed by Purdue at 6’0, 215 pounds and recorded 11 tackles for loss, two sacks, three forced fumbles, and 10 pass deflections during his collegiate career.

Neither player was invited to the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine.

The Dolphins have been on the hunt for another wide receiver to complement the stellar duo of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle. While they’ve entertained the idea of signing Odell Beckham Jr. and reportedly expressed interest in Tyler Boyd, Miami has also brought in a few receiver prospects for visits leading up to the draft.

It’d also make sense to hunt for safety help, as veteran Jordan Poyer was signed to a one-year deal as a stopgap solution at the team’s strong safety spot.

In recent seven-round mock drafts from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler and ESPN’s Matt Miller, neither Keyton nor Kane were selected.

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Ramel Keyton declares for 2024 NFL draft

Tennessee wide receiver Ramel Keyton declares for the NFL draft.

Tennessee senior wide receiver Ramel Keyton declared for the 2024 NFL draft on Friday.

“I’m excited to announce my decision to declare for the 2024 NFL draft,” Keyton announced.

The 6-foot-3, 197-pound wide receiver appeared in 55 games, including 23 starts, from 2019-23 for the Vols. He recorded 86 receptions, 1,456 yards and 11 touchdowns at Tennessee.

Keyton had career highs for receptions (32), receiving yards (591) and touchdowns (six) in 2023. He recorded his first-career 100-yard receiving game on senior day versus Vanderbilt on Nov. 25.

Keyton came to Tennessee from Marietta High School in Marietta, Georgia.

The 2024 NFL draft will take place April 25-27 around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

PHOTOS: A look at Tennessee’s Wide Receiver U

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Vols shut out Iowa in Citrus Bowl

Tennessee shuts out Iowa in the Citrus Bowl.

No. 23 Tennessee (9-4, 4-4 SEC) defeated No. 17 Iowa (10-4, 7-2 Big Ten), 35-0, Monday in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

The Vols led, 14-0, at halftime as freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava, made his first career start. He scored two touchdown runs during the second quarter.

Iamaleava also had a 2-yard touchdown run in the third quarter to make the score, 21-0.

James Pearce Jr. scored on a 52-yard interception return with 14 minutes, 54 seconds remaining in the contest.

The Vols scored last with 4:48 remaining when Iamaleava completed an 18-yard touchdown pass to tight end McCallan Castles.

Iamaleava completed 12-of-19 passing attempts for 151 passing yards and one passing touchdown. He also totaled 15 rushing attempts for 27 yards and three touchdowns en route to being named the game’s Most Valuable Player.

Dylan Sampson, also making his first start at Tennessee, recorded 133 rushing yards on 20 attempts. Ramel Keyton led the Vols with three receptions for 51 yards.

Tennessee’s defense held the Hawkeyes to 173 total yards. Iowa was shut out for the second consecutive game and third time this season.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Ramel Keyton, Dylan Sampson sign NIL deals with Cheez-It ahead of Citrus Bowl

Ramel Keyton and Dylan Sampson sign NIL deals with Cheez-It ahead of the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Tennessee senior wide receiver Ramel Keyton and sophomore running back Dylan Sampson have signed a name, image and likeness deal with Cheez-It for the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl.

Tennessee (8-4, 4-4 SEC) will play Iowa (10-3, 7-2 Big Ten) in the Cheez-It Citrus Bowl on Jan. 1, 2024 at Camping World Stadium in Orlando, Florida.

Cheez-It press release:

The contract perks? An absurd, Cheez-It-ified makeover:

As an extension of the Cheez-It Flexin’ Section – a first-of-its-kind barbershop and spa-inspired experience right on the field, NIL player partners will have exclusive access to a players-only Cheez-It Flexin’Section, complete with their own bowl game barbershop staffed by all-star athlete barber Kenny Duncan for fresh, absurdly cheezy ‘cutz’ before the game—and of course an unlimited supply of Cheez-It.

Ramel Keyton. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Dylan Sampson. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Missouri ends losing streak to Tennessee

Missouri ends losing streak to Tennessee.

No. 15 Missouri (8-2, 4-2 SEC) defeated No. 12 Tennessee (7-3, 3-3 SEC), 36-7, Saturday at Memorial Stadium in Columbia, Missouri.

Missouri’s win was the first against Tennessee since 2018.

Missouri led, 3-0, after Harrison Mevis kicked a 31-yard field goal in the second quarter.

Tennessee led, 7-3, after Joe Milton III completed a 46-yard touchdown pass to Dont’e Thornton with 12 minutes, 25 seconds remaining in the second quarter.

The Tigers scored 33 unanswered points.

Tennessee missed an opportunity to score when the Tigers recovered a fumble by Jaylen Wright. After the turnover, Missouri extended its advantage to, 13-7, when Mevis kicked a field goal on the final play before halftime.

In the third quarter, Tigers’ quarterback Brady Cook rushed for a 3-yard touchdown and Mevis kicked a field goal to make the score, 22-7.

In the fourth quarter, Luther Burden recorded a 21-yard touchdown pass from Cook. Missouri’s defense returned an interception for a score.

Schrader had 205 rushing yards and one touchdown on 35 rushing attempts. He also had five receptions for 116 receiving yards.

Milton III completed 22-of-34 pass attempts for 267 passing yards, one touchdown and one interception. He also had 36 rushing yards on 10 rushing attempts.

Ramel Keyton had four receptions for 57 receiving yards.

Report: Trio of Vols expected to play versus South Carolina

Report: Trio of Vols expected to play versus South Carolina on Saturday

No. 19 Tennessee (3-1, 0-1 SEC) will host South Carolina (2-2, 1-1 SEC) on Saturday in Week 5.

The Vols are expected to have three student-athletes play against South Carolina, according to Matt Zenitz of On3.

“Tennessee preseason All-SEC center Cooper Mays, starting running back Jaylen Wright and leading receiver Ramel Keyton are all set to play against South Carolina today, sources tell On3 Sports,” Zenitz announced on Saturday. “Will be the season debut for Mays. Wright and Keyton had both sustained injuries last week versus UTSA.”

Kickoff between the Vols and Gamecocks is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT. SEC Network will televise the conference matchup at Neyland Stadium.

Josh Heupel provides update on Cooper Mays ahead of South Carolina game

Josh Heupel provides update on offensive lineman Cooper Mays ahead of the South Carolina game.

Third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel provided an update on offensive lineman Cooper Mays on Thursday ahead of playing South Carolina.

Mays has not played for the Vols in 2023 due to an undisclosed minor procedure during fall training camp.

“Practiced really well,” Heupel said of Mays. “Like those others guys that I talked about, we will ensure that through tomorrow, and then game day, that they are ready to go compete at the level that you need to in this one. South Carolina is big, strong, physical, explosive up front. Hopefully we will have him locked and loaded and ready to roll.”

Cooper Mays (63) Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Other Tennessee players Heupel discussed on Thursday were wide receiver Ramel Keyton and running back Jaylen Wright.

“Really, all the guys that you didn’t see at the end of last week have had a really good week,” Heupel said. “As always, game-time decisions, but feel really good about all of them.”

Ramel Keyton (9) Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire
Jaylen Wright (0) Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

2023 SEC receiving yard leaders after Week 4

A look at SEC football receiving yard leaders after Week 4.

Tennessee (3-1, 0-1 SEC) defeated UTSA (1-3, 0-0 AAC), 45-14, in Week 4 at Neyland Stadium.

Tennessee will next play on Saturday versus South Carolina at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT and will be televised by SEC Network.

The Vols are ranked No. 19 in the US LBM Coaches Poll entering Week 5.

Tennessee kicked off its 2023 season on Sept. 2, defeating Virginia, 49-13, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee’s home schedule has contests against Austin Peay (W, 30-13), UTSA (W, 45-14), South Carolina, Texas A&M, UConn, Georgia and Vanderbilt.

The Vols’ road schedule features games at Florida (L, 29-16), Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri.

2023 Tennessee Vols football schedule: Downloadable smartphone wallpaper

PHOTOS: Vols are victorious against UTSA at Neyland Stadium

Following Week 4 contests, Vols Wire looks at SEC receiving yard leaders and are listed below.

2023 SEC receiving yard leaders after Week 3

A look at SEC football receiving yard leaders after Week 3.

Tennessee will next play in Week 4 on Saturday versus UTSA at Neyland Stadium.

Kickoff between Tennessee and the Roadrunners is slated for 4 p.m. EDT and will be televised by SEC Network.

The Vols are ranked No. 20 in the US LBM Coaches Poll entering Week 4.

Tennessee kicked off its 2023 season on Sept. 2, defeating Virginia, 49-13, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.

Tennessee’s home schedule has contests against Austin Peay (W, 30-13), UTSA, South Carolina, Texas A&M, UConn, Georgia and Vanderbilt.

The Vols’ road schedule features games at Florida (L, 29-16), Alabama, Kentucky and Missouri.

PHOTOS: Tennessee suffers first loss in 2023 at Florida

Following Week 3 contests, Vols Wire looks at SEC receiving yard leaders and are listed below.