Bryce Thompson – Noteworthy
CB Bryce Thompson snared his team-leading third interception, picking off pass from Charlotte quarterback Evan Shirreffs. The freshman also earned his first career sack, giving him his second tackle for loss in as many games and fourth on the year.
Kyle Phillips – Noteworthy
DE Kyle Phillips continues to terrorize opposing offensive lines, registering four tackles (two for a loss), a sack and a pair of broken up passes against Charlotte. The senior is riding out his final year on Rocky Top with a full resume that includes 37 tackles (five for loss) and three sacks, to go along with a fumble recovery, three passes broken up, and a pick-six interception against Alabama.
Todd Kelly Jr. – Noteworthy
FS Todd Kelly Jr. is returning to his old form after rejoining the secondary three games ago. The senior has 14 tackles, including seven against Charlotte. Kelly amassed 157 career tackles and eight interceptions before a knee injury claimed all but two games last year and the first six of the 2018 campaign.