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Josh Heupel re-signs two elite standout freshmen to Tennessee's football roster

After a rough Monday for Josh Heupel, missing out on some top quarterback targets, Tennessee football has received some very good news, making sure two of the top young players on the roster are going to be back in 2026.

Pete Nakos of On3 dropped two bombs on Tuesday, announcing that SEC Freshman of the Year Braylon Staley and linebacker Edwin Spillman will be back next fall.

Tennessee WR Braylon Staley has re-signed with the Volunteers for the 2026 season, he tells @On3.

The 2025 SEC Freshman of the Year finished 6th in the SEC with 806 receiving yards and 67.