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Jacolby Cooper
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Alcoa, Tenn. → Alcoa
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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
Wide receiver · Tennessee
Returning around him
- 35% of 2024 offensive production back (Moderate 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
HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Competitive, athletic receiver who joined the Vols out of nearby Alcoa (Tenn.) High School … A consensus three-star prospect by all major recruiting services … Rated a top-50 player in the Volunteer State according to ESPN (No. 42) and Rivals (No. 50) … Committed to the Vol...
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