#41
Steele Katina
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Thompson's Station, Tenn. → Independence
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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
Defensive back · 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
CAREER HONORS 2025 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll 2024 - FRESHMAN Did not see action during his rookie season and earned a redshirt. HIGH SCHOOL Played wide receiver and defensive back for Independence High School, about 30 miles south of Nashville ... Earned All-Region First Team honors during his...
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