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Tennessee football: Early NFL Draft prediction for Bryce Thompson

Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) before TennesseeÕs game against Georgia in Neyland Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019. Kns Utvgeorgia1005 Bp Jpg

For the last three seasons, the most talented defensive back in Tennessee football‘s locker room has been Bryce Thompson. Little did anyone know that UT’s 42-17 loss to the Texas A&M Aggies would be his last game as a Volunteer.

Last month, Thompson, who compiled eight interceptions and 102 tackles in 32 games during his career on Rocky Top, announced that he is forgoing his senior year and declaring for the 2021 NFL Draft.