#31
Lane Cope
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Maryville, Tenn. → Eagleton
via utsports.com ↗Lane Cope
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
- 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 Versatile, competitive receiver prospect hailing from East Tennessee … Three-sport standout for Eagleton College and Career Academy in Maryville … Two-time All-State receiver for the Royals, totaling 128 catches for 2,002 yards and 27 touchdowns during his junior and senior...
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