# Will 5-Star David Sanders be ELITE for Tennessee Football?

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-06-30T04:05:00+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers gear up for a pivotal 2026 season, counting on breakout years from second-year talents like David Sanders, Sam Pendleton, and DaSaahn Brame. With major questions at left tackle, wide receiver three, and tight end, can these former five-stars and key transfers anchor Josh Heupel’s high-powered offense and help young quarterbacks like Faizon Brandon and George MacIntyre shine? Eric Cain spotlights underrated transfer additions including Qua Moss, Trent Thomas, and kicker Cooper Ranvier, as well as defensive names to watch such as Marion Dye and Ty Redmond. The conversation digs into Tennessee’s evolving depth chart, the impact of Chaz Coleman’s departure, and the emerging potential within Jim Knowles’ defensive scheme. Which Volunteers are ready to make the critical leap and turn second-year potential into on-field production?

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