#26
Carson Whitehead
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
R-Jr. · Powell, Tenn. → Powell
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Carson Whitehead
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
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 #2689
Peaked at #2689 this season.
Background
CAREER HONORS 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll 2023 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll 2024 – RS-SOPHOMORE Was injured and did not see action. 2023 – RS-FRESHMAN Did not see action. 2022 – FRESHMAN Redshirted … Did not see action. HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL A local produc...