The Tennessee Volunteers were back in action on Saturday as they are in the ending stretch of the Spring camp
The Tennessee Volunteers were back in action on Saturday as part of another Spring practice. This will be their final Saturday Spring practice before playing in the Spring game on Saturday inside Neyland Stadium.
Vols On SI was in attendance and filmed some highlights. Watch the highlights below.
Good morning from Knoxville. Here is Vols QB Nico Iamaleava getting warm pic.twitter.com/2qEkEjwc30
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Nico Iamaleava starts his day with a usual drill as he throws on the run which is part of his warmup.
Jake Merklinger warming up by throwing on the run pic.twitter.com/shxdQy8OYW
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Jake Merklinger got his fair share of throwing on the run in the same drill as Iamaleava. Merklinger is expected to be the backup QB this fall with George MacIntyre red-shirting in an ideal situation.
Tennessee Vols DB John Slaughter getting some early practice reps pic.twitter.com/SKNwgCJMjn
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
John Slaughter moves from warmups to a drill coached by Willie Martinez. He has been an outstanding player this fall as he continues to climb the ranks.
Jeremiah Telander and Edwin Spillman working together. They are expected to have valuable roles in the linebacker room this season. pic.twitter.com/PKsRQgrhSM
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Jeremiah Telander and Edwin Spillman working together during this drill shows what type of value Spillman holds as Telander is expected to be a captain role type of player for the Vols. Both players will be used often.
Boo Carter continues to get reps at DB. He will be a huge part of this defensive back room once again. pic.twitter.com/woKRmnE4YL
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Boo Carter starts his day by working with the defensive back group as he also works alongside Coach Martinez who is seen coaching the returning star starter.
Second year Vols DB Kaleb Beasley getting some work in with DB Coach Willie Martinez pic.twitter.com/bxlHYBTr1b
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Kaleb Beasley working with Martinez on the same drill as he gives a better rep on this clip after receiving pointers from his position coach.
Kaleb Beasley in a coverage drill pic.twitter.com/zEGjew2gN5
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Beasley then moves to a coverage drill, which he is paired with Boo Crater. Both players are in-state second year prospects for the Vols.
Another solid defensive back coverage right here pic.twitter.com/yumhWjTDi4
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Red-shirt Senior Montrell Bandy getting reps in and has a solid rep right here.
Mike Matthews running a route right here. He turns it upfield after the catch. pic.twitter.com/k4ohUqiihb
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Mike Matthews running routes on air as he catches the ball off a sit down route and cuts it upfield.
Travis Smith Jr running a sit down route. He makes sure to turn up field after the catch. pic.twitter.com/M4pWzYZOFd
— Caleb Sisk (@CalebSisk_) April 5, 2025
Travis Smith Jr runs the same route and looks solid on his rep. He remians to be one of the most interesting wideouts on the team.
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