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Tennessee gets even more bad news with standout LB off to the NFL

Two Tennessee Vols have already declared for the NFL Draft, with All-American Jermod McCoy announcing his time is done in Knoxville, and the 2025 SEC receiving yards leader, Chris Brazell II

Tennessee football is losing another player to the NFL Draft. This time, it's linebacker Arion Carter who is leaving Tennessee. Carter led Tennessee in tackles this year with 76, and he added 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble.

In a letter to Tennessee fans Carter said,

"Tennessee has truly become home for me, and that's what has made this decision so difficult.