Tennessee (3-7, 3-7 SEC) concluded the 2020 10-game, SEC-only regular season Dec. 19.
The Vols accepted an invitation to play West Virginia in the Liberty Bowl, but did not take part due to COVID-19 issues.
Ahead of spring practices and the 2021 season, which is scheduled to start Sept. 4 against Bowling Green at Neyland Stadium, Vols Wire takes a look at Tennessee’s projected defensive depth chart.
Projections are based off returning players, early signing period signees, transfers and 2020 seniors that can compete with an extra year of eligibility due to the coronavirus pandemic.
The defensive 3.0 projection follows Shawn Shamburger withdrawing from the NCAA transfer portal.
NEXT: Tennessee’s 2021 defensive depth chart projection (Defensive line)