2 months ago
With training camp in the rearview, the Tennessee ***** ans are about ready to fully turn their attention to the season opener against the New York Jets. Just two hurdles remain: the preseason finale against the Chicago Bears on Saturday and the cut-down to 53 on Sunday.
This past week, head coach Robert Saleh and ***** istant general manager Dave Zeigler discussed the week and noted that a few roster spots remain up for grabs. But what are those? And who are those in contention?
While some players like Julius Chestnut appear to have locked up a roster spot as the fourth running back or Kylen Granson as the fourth tight end, others are still fighting for the final spots, and the final roster breakdown will be dictated by the final positional breakdown.
Here is a breakdown of what ***** ans Wire believes could be those final spots.
The ***** ans are five deep, but will have some decisions to make at receiver. Bryce Oliver is a special teams ***** et, which could give him an advantage, but Xavier Restrepo is making a strong push. With Wan'Dale Robinson going down with a potential concussion, Restrepo could be in-line to gain some extra snaps in the preseason finale and could have a golden opportunity to cement his case.
#finale
This past week, head coach Robert Saleh and ***** istant general manager Dave Zeigler discussed the week and noted that a few roster spots remain up for grabs. But what are those? And who are those in contention?
While some players like Julius Chestnut appear to have locked up a roster spot as the fourth running back or Kylen Granson as the fourth tight end, others are still fighting for the final spots, and the final roster breakdown will be dictated by the final positional breakdown.
Here is a breakdown of what ***** ans Wire believes could be those final spots.
The ***** ans are five deep, but will have some decisions to make at receiver. Bryce Oliver is a special teams ***** et, which could give him an advantage, but Xavier Restrepo is making a strong push. With Wan'Dale Robinson going down with a potential concussion, Restrepo could be in-line to gain some extra snaps in the preseason finale and could have a golden opportunity to cement his case.
#finale
3 months ago
Zakai Zeigler turns 24 on Aug. 2. He'll spend the day flying to Germany. On his last day in Knoxville, he spent it giving back to a place he calls home.
Zeigler was back in town to host his second annual I AM G.I.A.N.T. Basketball Camp on Aug. 1 at Webb School of Knoxville.
"It makes me feel really good, seeing all the campers, everybody here," he said of the E3 Camps event. "It's my last day before I go back overseas, so it's a great way to spend it."
He played four seasons for Tennessee basketball, and left as the program's all-time leader in **** ists (747) and steals (251), averaging 11.3 points, 5.4 **** ists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 138 games from 2021 to 2025. He earned two SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards and three All-SEC selections, and became the first player in conference history with four SEC All-Defensive Team honors.
G.I.A.N.T. stands for "Gettin' To It And Not Talking," a fitting motto for a player with a résumé like his, despite being listed at 5-foot-9.
#player #back #last #assists
Zeigler was back in town to host his second annual I AM G.I.A.N.T. Basketball Camp on Aug. 1 at Webb School of Knoxville.
"It makes me feel really good, seeing all the campers, everybody here," he said of the E3 Camps event. "It's my last day before I go back overseas, so it's a great way to spend it."
He played four seasons for Tennessee basketball, and left as the program's all-time leader in **** ists (747) and steals (251), averaging 11.3 points, 5.4 **** ists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 138 games from 2021 to 2025. He earned two SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards and three All-SEC selections, and became the first player in conference history with four SEC All-Defensive Team honors.
G.I.A.N.T. stands for "Gettin' To It And Not Talking," a fitting motto for a player with a résumé like his, despite being listed at 5-foot-9.
#player #back #last #assists
3 months ago
Zakai Zeigler turns 24 on Aug. 2. He'll spend the day flying to Germany. On his last day in Knoxville, he spent it giving back to a place he calls home.
Zeigler was back in town to host his second annual I AM G.I.A.N.T. Basketball Camp on Aug. 1 at Webb School of Knoxville.
"It makes me feel really good, seeing all the campers, everybody here," he said of the E3 Camps event. "It's my last day before I go back overseas, so it's a great way to spend it."
He played four seasons for Tennessee basketball, and left as the program's all-time leader in **** ists (747) and steals (251), averaging 11.3 points, 5.4 **** ists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 138 games from 2021 to 2025. He earned two SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards and three All-SEC selections, and became the first player in conference history with four SEC All-Defensive Team honors.
G.I.A.N.T. stands for "Gettin' To It And Not Talking," a fitting motto for a player with a résumé like his, despite being listed at 5-foot-9.
#zeigler #knoxville #defensive
Zeigler was back in town to host his second annual I AM G.I.A.N.T. Basketball Camp on Aug. 1 at Webb School of Knoxville.
"It makes me feel really good, seeing all the campers, everybody here," he said of the E3 Camps event. "It's my last day before I go back overseas, so it's a great way to spend it."
He played four seasons for Tennessee basketball, and left as the program's all-time leader in **** ists (747) and steals (251), averaging 11.3 points, 5.4 **** ists, 2.6 rebounds and 1.8 steals across 138 games from 2021 to 2025. He earned two SEC Defensive Player of the Year awards and three All-SEC selections, and became the first player in conference history with four SEC All-Defensive Team honors.
G.I.A.N.T. stands for "Gettin' To It And Not Talking," a fitting motto for a player with a résumé like his, despite being listed at 5-foot-9.
#zeigler #knoxville #defensive
4 months ago
San Antonio defeated Milwaukee, 90-80, on Sunday in the NBA Summer League at ******* Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. Four former Vols appeared in the contest, including three starters.
Nate Ament started for the Bucks and played 25 minutes. He totaled seven points and five rebounds. Ament converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Igor Milicic Jr. also started in the game for the Spurs. Gillespie recorded 13 points, four rebounds, one ******* ist and two steals in 27 minutes. Milicic Jr. finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds, one ******* ist and one steal in 24 minutes.
Zakai Zeigler also played four minutes for San Antonio and recorded one ******* ist.
The NBA Summer League will conclude July 19. Milwaukee will next play on Monday versus Phoenix. Tipoff between the Bucks and Suns is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT (Prime Video).
Nate Ament started for the Bucks and played 25 minutes. He totaled seven points and five rebounds. Ament converted 3-of-7 field goal attempts and 1-of-2 three-point attempts.
Ja'Kobi Gillespie and Igor Milicic Jr. also started in the game for the Spurs. Gillespie recorded 13 points, four rebounds, one ******* ist and two steals in 27 minutes. Milicic Jr. finished the game with 10 points, six rebounds, one ******* ist and one steal in 24 minutes.
Zakai Zeigler also played four minutes for San Antonio and recorded one ******* ist.
The NBA Summer League will conclude July 19. Milwaukee will next play on Monday versus Phoenix. Tipoff between the Bucks and Suns is scheduled for 10 p.m. EDT (Prime Video).
4 months ago
Benton quarterback Malachi Zeigler has been invited to participate in the 2026 Military Appreciation U.S. Army Bowl Week activities at the Dallas Cowboys headquarters in Frisco, Texas, Dec. 18-20.
The game will be played at the Ford Center and the 4-star SMU commitment told The Times that he will be there.
“I’m extremely honored to have been selected for the Military Bowl,” Zeigler said. “I have countless family members who have served in the nation’s military, so to be able to play with that emblem on my chest means the world. I do plan on playing in the game. I’m looking at it as another chance to compete against high level competition before I step on campus in January.
The week-long celebration features elite youth and high school football showcases, national combines and all-star games.
NOTRE DAME VISIT: Here's why Benton quarterback Malachi Zeigler made a Notre Dame visit for a second time
The game will be played at the Ford Center and the 4-star SMU commitment told The Times that he will be there.
“I’m extremely honored to have been selected for the Military Bowl,” Zeigler said. “I have countless family members who have served in the nation’s military, so to be able to play with that emblem on my chest means the world. I do plan on playing in the game. I’m looking at it as another chance to compete against high level competition before I step on campus in January.
The week-long celebration features elite youth and high school football showcases, national combines and all-star games.
NOTRE DAME VISIT: Here's why Benton quarterback Malachi Zeigler made a Notre Dame visit for a second time
4 months ago
LSU football's 2027 recruiting class is one of the best in the country. Lane Kiffin and the Tigers hope to finish with a top-five national ranking as LSU recruits at the top of the market.
Perhaps the most important piece of LSU's talented class is quarterback Peyton Houston. The Louisiana quarterback isn't the highest-ranked recruit in the class, though he's up there. Still, quarterback is a premium position and even in the age of the transfer portal, it's a good idea to sign a talented passer out of high school.
Where does Houston rank in the thick of the 2027 recruiting cycle? The Rivals Industry Rankings slot Houston as the No. 100 overall prospect, No. 8 quarterback, and No. 5 in the state of Louisiana.
ESPN is the highest on Houston, ranking him as the No. 84 player in the class and No. 2 dual-threat quarterback. It's a strong year for quarterbacks in the state of Louisiana. Three of the top 10 players in the state are QBs. Elijah Haven, a Baton Rouge native, is the No. 16 player in the class. Malachi Zeigler, committed to SMU, is the No. 300 recruit in the class and No. 10 in the state of Louisiana.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Where LSU football QB commit Peyton Houston sits in latest rankings
Perhaps the most important piece of LSU's talented class is quarterback Peyton Houston. The Louisiana quarterback isn't the highest-ranked recruit in the class, though he's up there. Still, quarterback is a premium position and even in the age of the transfer portal, it's a good idea to sign a talented passer out of high school.
Where does Houston rank in the thick of the 2027 recruiting cycle? The Rivals Industry Rankings slot Houston as the No. 100 overall prospect, No. 8 quarterback, and No. 5 in the state of Louisiana.
ESPN is the highest on Houston, ranking him as the No. 84 player in the class and No. 2 dual-threat quarterback. It's a strong year for quarterbacks in the state of Louisiana. Three of the top 10 players in the state are QBs. Elijah Haven, a Baton Rouge native, is the No. 16 player in the class. Malachi Zeigler, committed to SMU, is the No. 300 recruit in the class and No. 10 in the state of Louisiana.
This article originally appeared on LSU Wire: Where LSU football QB commit Peyton Houston sits in latest rankings
