Several Vols sign as undrafted free agents

LEXINGTON, KY - OCTOBER 25: Quarterback Joey Aguilar #6 of the Tennessee Volunteers in a game between the Tennessee Volunteers and the Kentucky Wildcats on October 25, 2025, at Kroger Field in Lexington, KY. (Photo by Jeff Moreland/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images

The 2026 NFL Draft is in the books, and a handful of Tennessee players found their next opportunity to play professionally after the 7th round wrapped up on Saturday afternoon. Colton Hood, Jermod McCoy, Joshua Josephs, Chris Brazzell and Tyre West all heard their name called over the weekend, and it didn’t take long for others to land undrafted free agent deals.

Joey Aguilar was among the first to sign, earning a deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Aguilar landed at Tennessee after a whirlwind of a few months, which saw him bounce from Appalachian State, UCLA and Tennessee. The result was a big-time offensive season where Aguilar threw for 3,565 yards and 24 touchdowns. Aguilar is good enough in just about every category to earn a shot at the next level, but will have to cut down on the turnovers to stick as a potential backup down the road.

Dominic Bailey quickly signed a deal with the Houston Texans for his next chance. Bailey’s NFL buzz was surprisingly quiet despite several productive seasons in Knoxville under Rodney Garner.

Defensive backs Jalen McMurray and former walk-on William Wright found opportunities on Saturday night. McMurray will stay in-state with the Tennessee Titans, while Wright signed a deal with the .