Caleb Calhoun and Dave Hooker discuss Tennessee Football players selected in the 2024 NFL Draft, undrafted Vols who found homes and what this all means for Josh Heupel’s program going forward. Off the Hook Sports’ Monday, April 29 podcast also covers one of the greatest UT women’s basketball Volunteers legends ever hanging it up.
NFL Draft: Three Tennessee Football players go on final day
Jaylen Wright was the first Tennessee Football player selected in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Miami Dolphins took him in the fourth round. Kamal Hadden went to the Kansas City Chiefs, and Joe Milton III went to the New England Patriots, both in the sixth round. Which former Vol found the best home. What were the Pats thinking with their decision to take Milton?
Several undrafted former Vols sign with NFL teams
Numerous former Vols found pro homes. The Los Angeles Rams signed Jaylen McCollough, the Carolina Panthers signed Jeremiah Crawford, the Philadelphia Eagles signed McCallan Castles, the Las Vegas Raiders signed Ramel Keyton, the Tennessee Titans signed Jabari Small and Gabe Jeudy-Lally, the Pats signed Jacob Warren, the Seattle Seahawks signed Dee Williams and Aaron Beasley.
What NFL Draft says about Tennessee Football program
After a strong showing in the 2023 NFL Draft and players from the 2022 NFL Draft beginning to stand out, Josh Heupel just had three players taken in the 2024 draft after a down year. How big of a deal is this for Tennessee Football, and what type of impact should it have on the Vols on the recruiting trail in the future?
Candace Parker retires
Longtime Tennessee Lady Vols legend Candace Parker is retiring after 16 years in the WNBA. She led UT to two national titles and was unanimous Player of the Year in 2008. As a pro, Parker won two gold medals, two WNBA MVPs, three WNBA titles (only playing for two), a WNBA Finals MVP and a WNBA Defensive Player of the Year. Is she the greatest Lady Vol in history?
