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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.

McCallan Castles signs with Eagles

Tennessee tight end McCallan Castles signs with Philadelphia Eagles.

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

Former Tennessee tight end McCallan Castles was not selected during the seven-round draft. He signed as an undrafted free agent with Philadelphia.

The 6-foot-5, 252-pound tight end appeared in 13 games during his only season with the Vols during the 2023 season. He totaled 22 receptions for 283 yards and five touchdowns.

Castles transferred to Tennessee from UC Davis ahead of the 2023 campaign.

He played at UC Davis from 2021-22, starting 28 games, and recorded 68 receptions, 928 receiving yards and nine receiving touchdowns.

Castles also played at California from 2018-19 before transferring to UC Davis, recording one reception for 15 yards.

Lady Vols shut out Alabama to win SEC series

Tennessee records second consecutive shutout against Alabama to win series.

No. 3 Tennessee (37-8, 16-4 SEC) defeated Alabama (31-14, 8-12 SEC), 2-0, Saturday at Rhoads Field in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

The Lady Vols won its fourth consecutive game and clinched a SEC series win.

Saturday also marked the second consecutive time Tennessee has shut out Alabama during the series.

Rylie West went 2-for-3 for Tennessee. She hit a solo home run, while recording one run and one RBI. Destiny Rodriguez went 3-for-3 and recorded one RBI.

Karlyn Pickens (17-5) pitched seven innings for Tennessee. She recorded seven strikeouts, while totaling 79 pitches (52 strikes).

First pitch for Sunday’s series finale is slated for 2 p.m. EDT and the game will be televised on ESPN2.

2024 NFL draft: Chiefs take Tennessee CB Kamal Hadden with pick No. 211

With pick No. 211 in the 2024 NFL draft, the Kansas City #Chiefs selected Tennessee CB Kamal Hadden

The Kansas City Chiefs finally addressed their defense with the No. 211 selection in the 2024 NFL draft, picking up Tennessee Volunteers cornerback Kamal Hadden.

The departure of L’Jarius Sneed at the start of the offseason created a vacancy at cornerback on Kansas City’s depth chart. On Saturday, the Chiefs filled that space with a promising young prospect, which may force their current crop of defensive backs to adjust their roles heading into 2024.

As a senior in 2023, Hadden started the first seven games of the season before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. He tallied 19 tackles, three interceptions, and a touchdown in a shortened year.

This selection signals that general manager Brett Veach is emphasizing the importance of creating takeaways on defense.

As Kansas City continues to prepare for their title defense in 2024, Veach has done his best to ensure that defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo will have plenty of weapons in the secondary next season.

Kamal Hadden selected by Kansas City in 2024 NFL draft

Tennessee cornerback Kamal Hadden selected in the sixth-round of the 2024 NFL draft.

The 2024 NFL draft is taking place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Tennessee cornerback Kamal Hadden was selected by Kansas City in the sixth round (No. 211 overall) on Saturday.

Hadden appeared in 23 games for the Vols from 2021-23. He recorded six interceptions, one touchdown, 87 tackles, 5.5 tackles for a loss, 18 pass deflections and two forced fumbles.

Hadden’s Tennessee career ended prematurely after undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery after the Vols’ loss at Alabama on Oct. 26, 2023.

The 6-foot-1, 197-pound defensive back transferred to Tennessee from Independence Community College. He originally signed to play for Auburn.

Hadden is also from River Rouge High School in River Rouge, Michigan.

READ: 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick analysis

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Joe Milton III selected by New England in 2024 NFL draft

Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III selected by the Patriots in the 2024 NFL draft.

The 2024 NFL draft is taking place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III was selected by New England in the sixth round (No. 193 overall) on Saturday.

Milton III appeared in 29 games for the Vols from 2021-23. He completed 314-of-498 passing attempts for 4,159 yards, 32 touchdowns and five interceptions, while rushing for 505 yards and nine touchdowns.

Milton III completed 229-of-354 passing attempts for 2,813 yards, 20 touchdowns and five interceptions during the 2023 regular-season. He also rushed for 299 yards and seven touchdowns on 78 attempts. Milton III did not play in the Vols’ Citrus Bowl win against Iowa.

The 6-foot-5, 235-pound signal-caller transferred to Tennessee from Michigan ahead of the 2021 season.

READ: 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick analysis

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Tennessee baseball sweeps Missouri

Tennessee baseball defeats Missouri and sweeps the Tigers at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

No. 3 Tennessee (37-7, 15-6 SEC) completed a series sweep against Missouri (19-26, 6-15 SEC) on Saturday. Rankings reflect the USA TODAY Sports baseball coaches poll.

The Vols defeated Missouri, 3-2, on Saturday at Lindsey Nelson Stadium.

Zander Sechrist started for the Vols and pitched four innings and recorded four strikeouts. He totaled 69 pitches, including 42 strikes, against 17 batters.

Tennessee recorded seven hits in the contests, including two by Christian Moore and Kavares Tears.

Kirby Connell pitched the final two innings in relief for the Vols and earned his third save of the season.

Tennessee will next play on Tuesday against Lipscomb at Lindsey Nelson Stadium. First pitch is slated for 6 p.m. EDT and can be watched on SEC Network+.

WATCH: Highlights of Dolphins 4th-round draft pick Jaylen Wright

Jaylen Wright was a big-play machine for the Tennessee Volunteers.

Jaylen Wright was a highlight machine for the Tennessee Volunteers.

The new Miami Dolphins running back, selected with the No. 120 overall selection in the 2024 NFL draft, averaged 7.4 yards per carry during his junior season before forgoing his senior year. Five times in the last two seasons, he broke free for at least 50 yards.

And like just about every other Dolphins skill-position player, Wright is fast. He put down a 4.38 40-yard dash time at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine at 210 pounds.

Wright can absolutely hit the gas when he sees a seam, which could make an exciting pairing with De’Von Achane for the foreseeable future in the Miami backfield.

While the Dolphins weren’t particularly needy at the position with Raheem Mostert already on the team, it might not be long before Wright becomes the team’s featured back. A look at his highlights can get Miami fans excited about that possibility in no time:

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Dolphins pick Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright at No. 120 in 2024 NFL draft

Jaylen Wright has 4.38 speed and is the latest speedy weapon added to an already speedy offense in Miami.

The Miami Dolphins picked Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright with the No. 120 overall pick in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Miami entered Saturday without a fourth-round selection after dealing one away as part of the package that brought Bradley Chubb to town from the Denver Broncos. According to Field Yates of ESPN, it cost the Dolphins a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL draft to get the selection to take Wright.

At Tennessee, Wright averaged an excellent 7.4 yards per carry during the 2023 season and broke five runs for at least 50 yards in the last two seasons.

Wright put together huge numbers at the 2024 NFL Scouting Combine too where the 5’11, 210-pound running back put down a blazing 4.38 40-yard dash time with a 38-inch vertical.

The Dolphins are set to make four more picks in the 2024 NFL draft with No. 158 overall in the fifth round up next following the selection of Wright.

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Jaylen Wright selected by Miami in 2024 NFL draft

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright selected by Miami in 2024 NFL draft.

The 2024 NFL draft is taking place Thursday-Saturday around Campus Martius Park and Hart Plaza in Detroit, Michigan.

Former Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright was selected by Miami in the fourth round (No. 120 overall) on Saturday.

Wright appeared in 34 games for the Vols from 2021-23. He recorded 2,297 rushing yards, 18 rushing touchdowns, 30 receptions and 171 receiving yards at Tennessee.

In 2023, Wright recorded the 19th 1,000-yard rushing season in Tennessee program history. He became the first Vol to total 1,000 rushing yards in a season since Jalen Hurd in 2015. The 5-foot-10.5, 210-pound running back also reached 1,000 rushing yards in a single season faster than any other player in Tennessee program history.

Wright produced eight 100-yard rushing games during his Vols’ career.

He went to Tennessee from Southern High School in Durham, North Carolina.

READ: 2024 NFL draft pick-by-pick analysis

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire