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Tennessee football adds in-state walk-on at position of huge need

Oakland's Antonio Patterson (3) is taken down by Brentwood's Hayden Wilhelm (33) during the first half at Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., Friday, Oct. 2, 2020. Bhs Ohs Fb 100220 An 009

Over the past few weeks, Josh Heupel has been securing transfers, late commitments and walk-ons at crucial positions to offset all the losses Tennessee football suffered in the transfer portal earlier in the year. On Wednesday, he added another player at one of those positions.

Hayden Wilhelm, an unrated linebacker out of Brentwood High School in Brentwood, Tenn., committed to Rocky Top for 2021.