Tennessee football enters a new offseason challenge after losing a former highly-touted 4-star defensive end, Caleb Herring, a departure that could create a significant gap in the Volunteers’ defensive depth heading into 2026.
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Herring started in the Music City Bowl for the Vols after Joshua Joseph declared for the NFL Draft, but he struggled to make an impact, recording no tackles in 50 snaps against Illinois. Pro Football Focus gave him a below-average grade for his performance, rating him at 55.