#88
Deon Hardin
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Biloxi, Miss. → Biloxi
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Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Splits & context
Supporting Cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Josh Heupel
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
Background
CAREER HONORS 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll 2024 - JUNIOR COLLEGE (EAST CENTRAL) Appeared in five games for East Central Mississippi Community College … Hauled in four receptions for 42 yards … Had a season-high 14 receiving yards in two games against Pearl River (11/2) and Northeast Mississi...
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