KNOXVILLE, Tenn. – Former Tennessee standouts continued to make their presence felt across the NFL in Week 9. Jauan Jennings turned in one of his best outings of the season, hauling in four receptions for 41 yards and a touchdown to help lead the San Francisco 49ers past the New York Giants.
In New Orleans, cornerback Alontae Taylor tied his season-high with eight tackles, including one for loss against the Rams. Third-year offensive tackle Darnell Wright continued to anchor Chicago’s line, playing all 80 offensive snaps in the Bears’ 47-42 victory over Cincinnati.
Several other Vols contributed around the league, including Derek Barnett, Theo Jackson, and Byron Young, who each recorded tackles in their respective matchups, while Jalin Hyatt returned four kickoffs for 111 yards against San Francisco.
A full recap of Tennessee’s representatives across the league can be found below.
Derek Barnett – DE – Houston Texans
Had one tackle for loss against Denver
Matthew Butler – DT – Miami Dolphins
Posted two tackles and a QB hit versus Baltimore
Jerome Carvin – OL – Jacksonville Jaguars
On practice squad
McCallan Castles – TE – Green Bay Packers
On practice squad
Morgan Cox – LS – Tennessee Titans
Snapped nine times against the Los Angeles Chargers
Joshua Dobbs – QB – Patriots
Did not see any action on Sunday against Atlanta
Princeton Fant – TE – Dallas Cowboys
On practice squad
Kamal Hadden – DB – Green Bay Packers
Did not see any action in Week 9
Jalin Hyatt – WR – New York Giants
Returned four kickoffs for 111 yards against San Francisco
Theo Jackson – DB – Minnesota Vikings
Made two tackles in a 27-24 win over Detroit
Jauan Jennings – WR – San Francisco 49ers
Caught four passes for 41 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants
Jakob Johnson – FB – Houston Texans
On Reserve/Injured list
Alvin Kamara – RB – New Orleans Saints
Rushed six times for 14 yards with one reception for three yards
Cade Mays – C – Carolina Panthers
Did not see any action on Sunday
Jaylen McCollough – DB – Los Angeles Rams
Made one tackle in a 34-10 win over New Orleans
Joe Milton III – QB – Dallas Cowboys
Did not see any action in Week 9
Omarr Norman-Lott – DT – Kansas City Chiefs
On Reserve/Injured list
Josh Palmer – WR – Buffalo Bills
Did not see any action against Kansas City
James Pearce Jr. – OLB – Atlanta Falcons
Had one fumble recovery against New England
Dylan Sampson – RB – Cleveland Browns
Bye Week
Elijah Simmons – DT – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Bye Week
Trey Smith – OL – Kansas City Chiefs
Played 63 total snaps versus Buffalo
Alontae Taylor – CB – New Orleans Saints
Recorded eight tackles with one TFL on Sunday
Darrell Taylor – OLB – Houston Texans
Made one stop against Denver
Dont’e Thornton Jr. – WR – Las Vegas Raiders
Did not see any action on Sunday
Cedric Tillman – WR – Cleveland Browns
On Reserve/Injured list
Shy Tuttle – DT – Tennessee Titans
Played 15 defensive snaps against the Chargers
Darnell Wright – OT – Chicago Bears
Played all 80 offensive snaps in a 47-42 win over Cincinnati
Jaylen Wright – RB – Miami Dolphins
Did not see any action on Sunday
Byron Young – OLB – Los Angeles Rams
Recorded two tackles in a 34-10 win over New Orleans
