Vols Shine in Week 10 NFL Action, Pearce Jr. Leads the Way
Several former Tennessee Volunteers made significant contributions in Week 10 of the NFL season, highlighted by a standout performance from Atlanta Falcons outside linebacker James Pearce Jr. who recorded a sack, forced a fumble, adn added a pass breakup against Indianapolis. The strong showing from UT alumni continues a recent trend of Volunteer success in the professional ranks, bolstering the program’s reputation as a pipeline to the NFL.
This weekly update tracks the progress of former Vols as they navigate the challenges of the NFL, providing fans with a comprehensive overview of their teammates’ performances. The continued presence of tennessee players across various teams underscores the quality of coaching and player progress within the UT football program.
Here’s a look at how the Vols fared in Week 10:
* Alvin Kamara - RB – New Orleans Saints: Rushed 22 times for 83 yards and added three receptions for 32 yards, totaling 115 all-purpose yards vs. Carolina.
* Cade Mays – C – Carolina Panthers: Started at center and played all 53 offensive snaps against New Orleans.
* Jaylen McCollough – DB – Los Angeles Rams: Posted two tackles and a pass breakup in a 42-26 win over San Francisco.
* Joe Milton III – QB – Dallas cowboys: Did not see any action in Week 10.
* Omarr Norman-Lott – DT – Kansas City Chiefs: On Reserve/Injured list.
* Josh Palmer – WR – Buffalo Bills: Did not see any action against Miami.
* James Pearce Jr. – OLB – Atlanta Falcons: Had a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup against Indianapolis.
* Dylan Sampson – RB – Cleveland Browns: Played 22 offensive snaps and added four kickoff returns for 104 yards.
* Elijah Simmons - DT – Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Recorded two tackles against New England.
* Trey Smith – OL – Kansas City Chiefs: Bye Week.
* Alontae Taylor – CB – New Orleans Saints: Posted five tackles with one TFL and an interception in a 17-7 win over Carolina.
* Darrell Taylor – OLB – Houston Texans: On reserve/Injured list.
* Dont’e Thornton Jr. - WR – Las Vegas Raiders: Had one catch for four yards on Thursday night against denver.
* Cedric Tillman – WR – cleveland Browns: Caught two passes for 11 yards vs. the New York Jets.
* Shy Tuttle – DT – Tennessee Titans: Bye Week.
* Darnell Wright – OT – Chicago Bears: Played all 68 offensive snaps in a 24-20 win over the giants.
* Jaylen Wright – RB – Miami Dolphins: Rushed five times for 17 yards in a 30-13 win over Buffalo.
* Byron Young – OLB – los Angeles Rams: Made four tackles in a 42-26 win over San Francisco.
