#51
TJ White
Returning to Tennessee for 2026
Jackson, Miss. → Jackson Academy
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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
Linebacker · 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 Versatile, powerful and explosive linebacker prospect out of Jackson Academy in Mississippi … A consensus four-star recruit according to 247Sports, Rivals and ESPN … A top 10 linebacker prospect nationally by 247Sports (No. 3), Rivals (No. 8) and ESPN (No. 9) … The No. 71 r...
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