A little over three weeks before Tennessee’s season opener against Georgia State, the Volunteers appear to have lost their top option at defensive tackle. According to Jesse Simonton at Volquest.com, Emmit Gooden could be lost for the season.
NEWS: Vols DL Emmit Gooden suffered a knee injury in practice yesterday, feared to be lost for season but team is still waiting on test results.
Reporting with @AustinPriceless: https://t.co/4TjaqjAdDT
Would be big blow. Vols need Aubrey Solomon eligible more than ever now.— Jesse Simonton (@JesseReSimonton) August 7, 2019Gooden, a former Last Chance U star, signed with Tennessee as a part of Jeremy Pruitt’s initial recruiting class in 2018.