Tennessee football safety Edrees Farooq prepares for third season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 8:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Edrees Farooq is set to enter his third season with the Tennessee football team in 2026. The 6-foot, 202-pound safety has participated in 26 games since joining the Vols, including 13 starts. He has recorded 89 tackles, two interceptions, and four forced fumbles. Farooq's standout performance includes a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown against Kentucky on October 25, 2025. He has also been recognized on the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll for 2024-25.
- •Farooq recorded 89 tackles and two interceptions in his college career.
- •He was named to the Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll for 2024-25.
- •Farooq returned an interception for a touchdown against Kentucky in 2025.
- •He enrolled early at Tennessee in January 2023.
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