Tennessee is going to get a big shot in the arm defensively this weekend. Byron Young, part of the 2021 signing class, will be eligible to play on Saturday against Tennessee Tech. Josh Heupel confirmed the news on Monday.
Big news for the #Vols: Jr DE Byron Young is available to play now.
Not sure that game last week is a loss with him on the field. Really good player.— Wes Rucker (@wesrucker247) September 13, 2021Young was deemed ineligible by the NCAA to start the season, thanks to a two-game appearance for a prep school in 2017.