The Tennessee Volunteers' 2026 season is approaching, and there are many different projections and predictions to cover. This time, I will be making my own bold projection of how the starting lineup and the rest of the depth chart will look. Offense Depth Chart ProjectionTennessee tight end Ethan Davis (0) grabs the mask of Vanderbilt linebacker Bryan Longwell (11) during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and Vanderbilt at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., on Nov. 29, 2025. I also believe that Perry could be better used off the bench this season thanks to his versatility. | USA TODAY Network via Reuters ConnectSpecial TeamsKicker: Cooper RanvierPunter: Jackson RossLongsnapper: Bennett BradyPunt Returner: Ian DuarteKick Returner: Joakim DodsonThe special teams are basically set in stone until the return men.