The 2022 NFL draft will take place April 28–30 in Paradise, Nevada.
Four former Vols took part in the 2022 NFL scouting combine March 1-7 at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Defensive lineman Matthew Butler, wide receiver Velus Jones Jr., offensive lineman Cade Mays and defensive back Alontae Taylor competed at the scouting combine.
The University of Tennessee held its pro day March 30 at Anderson Training Center.
In addition to Butler, Jones Jr., Mays and Taylor, former Vols Ja’Quain Blakely (defensive line), Kenneth George Jr. (defensive back), Theo Jackson (defensive back), JaVonta Payton (wide receiver) and Donovan Slates (linebacker) took part in Tennessee’s pro day.
Ahead of the NFL draft, CBS Sports released its seven-round mock draft on Tuesday. Below are where former Vols are projected to be selected in the 2022 NFL draft.
New Orleans: Round 3 (98th overall) Alontae Taylor, defensive back
Alontae Taylor #DB29 of the Tennessee runs the 40 yard dash during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium on March 06, 2022 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Justin Casterline/Getty Images
Chicago: Round 5 (150th overall) Cade Mays, offensive line
Tennessee offensive lineman Cade Mays runs the 40-yard dash at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Friday, March 4, 2022. AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall
Dallas: Round 5 (167th overall) Velus Jones Jr., wide receiver
Tennessee wide receiver Velus Jones runs a drill during the NFL football scouting combine, Thursday, March 3, 2022, in Indianapolis. AP Photo/Darron Cummings
Dallas: Round 6 (193rd overall): Matthew Butler, defensive line
March 5, 2022; Indianapolis; Tennessee defensive lineman Matthew Butler (DL02) runs the 40-yard dash during the 2022 NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Undrafted: Ja’Quain…
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