Daevin Hobbs enters fourth season with Tennessee Vols in 2026
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Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Defensive lineman Daevin Hobbs begins his fourth season with the Tennessee Volunteers in 2026. The 6-foot-4, 290-pound player has participated in 31 games, with one start during the 2025 Music City Bowl against Illinois. Throughout his career, Hobbs has amassed 64 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, and four sacks. He is part of a group of 10 returning players for the Vols in their senior season, including tight end Ethan Davis and linebacker Arion Carter. Hobbs has been recognized on the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2023 and 2025.
- •Daevin Hobbs recorded a career-high nine tackles against New Mexico State.
- •He committed to Tennessee over several top programs, including Georgia and Alabama.
- •Hobbs has been named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll twice.
- •He started as a defensive tackle in the 2025 Music City Bowl.
- •He is from Jay M. Robinson High School in Concord, North Carolina.
- 3:00 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tennessee football preview: Daevin Hobbs
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