Trent Thomas begins first season with Tennessee football in 2026
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 4:45 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Redshirt junior tight end Trent Thomas is set to start his first season with Tennessee in 2026 after transferring from South Alabama. The 6-foot-5, 253-pound tight end has two years of eligibility remaining and enrolled at Tennessee in January. Thomas played three seasons at South Alabama, where he made 13 starts in 26 games and accumulated five receptions for 39 yards. Tennessee opens its season on September 5 against Furman at Neyland Stadium, with future games scheduled against several SEC opponents.
- •Trent Thomas transferred to Tennessee from South Alabama.
- •He has two years of eligibility remaining.
- •Tennessee's season opener is September 5 against Furman.
- •Thomas played 26 games and made 13 starts at South Alabama.
- •Tennessee will host Kennesaw State, Texas, and Alabama in 2026.
- 4:45 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 Tennessee football preview: Trent Thomas
"2026 Tennessee football preview: Tight end Trent Thomas
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