According to a report from GoVols247 over the weekend, Tennessee has hired veteran assistant coach John Lilly to its staff. Lilly spent the 2017 away from football, but is back and ready to contribute for Jeremy Pruitt at Tennessee.
The longtime tight ends coach spent a decade with Bobby Bowden at Florida state in the early 2000s. Lilly then headed to Georgia, where he filled a similar role under Mark Richt. His time with the Bulldogs links him to Pruitt.
At Florida State, Lilly served as the recruiting coordinator in addition to his role as tight ends coach.