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Carson Gentle

Tennessee fans still can't agree what Carson Gentle is — the eye test and the résumé keep splitting the room.

DL · Tennessee · So. · #35

6′3″ · 265 lb · Chattanooga, TN · McCallie School

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How he plays

QB hurries: 79th percentile.

The full scouting read

The numbers

0

sacks · 2026 · through week 3

1 game into 2026 so far -- Best game: 2 tackles, vs Kennesaw State

His career numbers, season by season

The story

Sophomore defensive lineman on Tennessee's 2026 roster.

  • Signed as a 3-star recruit to Tennessee in 2024.
The full story, with sources
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Carson Gentle

DL · Tennessee · So · #35

On Trialas of 2026-09-22

Carson Gentle is on trial in Tennessee's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.

2TACKLES0SACKS

Tennessee fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.

low confidence1 source

Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.

Read the story so far

Carson Gentle arrived as a 3-star prospect. He lines up at DL for Tennessee.

On the field, the headline is 2 tackles, with 0 sacks.

Tennessee fans can't agree whether the tape backs the reputation.

Whatever the tape says, the room has already made up its mind.

Why nowHis 2026 case is being argued before a snap is played.
  • season totals
  • compiled from tagged fan discourse

AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-09-22

The defensive line · Tennessee

  1. #33Jordan NormanDL · Jr.8 tackles for loss · 2025
  2. #5Daevin HobbsDL · Sr.3.5 tackles for loss · 2025
  3. #2Xavier GilliamDL · So.3 tackles for loss · 2025
  4. #18Tyree WeathersbyDL · Jr.3 tackles for loss · 2025
  5. #35Carson GentleDL · So.0.5 tackles for loss · 2025

18 more on the roster · Tennessee team page

Stats from CFBD · ESPN · fan discourse. Every figure computed from source tables — not invented. Methodology