#59
Dereon Albert
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Jackson, Miss. → Jackson Academy
via utsports.com ↗Dereon Albert
Limited signal — not enough coverage for a story yet.
Career Arc
HS
Recruit
★★★★
CFB
College
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NFL
NFL Draft
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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
Defensive line · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 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
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Wide, powerful tackle out of Jackson Academy in Mississippi … Is a four-star recruit according to 247Sports and ESPN, with a three-star rating from Rivals … A top 40 defensive line prospect nationally by ESPN (No. 23) and 247Sports (No. 36) … Is a top-25 player from Mississ...
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