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Ben Petermann
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
R-Jr. · Chicago, Ill. → Rolling Meadows
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Ben Petermann
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How he plays
2026 Outlook
Tennessee
2026 Depth chart
Projected starter
Wide receiver · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 22% of 2024 offensive production back (Heavy turnover)
- 5 Tennessee players drafted to NFL
- Transfer portal: -8 net (21 in / 29 out)
2026 Award watch
No preseason watch lists yet (most drop June 15 – July 15)
Tennessee · Last season: 8-5 (AP #18) · Talent rank #16 · 2026 recruiting class #8
Heisman trajectory
Heisman Trajectory · 2025
Peak #3218
Peaked at #3218 this season.
Background
CAREER Fall 2025 SEC ACADEMIC HONOR ROLL HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Played football and lacrosse at Rolling Meadows High School in Illinois … Totaled 985 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns in 2022 … Named 2022 Class 7A IHSFCA All-State Honorable Mention … Tabbed 2022 Daily Herald All-Area … Full name...