Ahead of the 2022 season, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s all-time football roster. Below are the Vols’ all-time defensive starters and backups throughout its program history.
The list is full of All-Americans, unforgettable legends, and is led by future Pro Football Hall of Famer Reggie White, the 1983 SEC Player of the Year.
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Defensive end starter: Doug Atkins
Played on the Vols’ 1951 national championship team and his number is retired at Tennessee.
Defensive end backup: Darris McCord
An All-SEC standout for Robert Neyland and Harvey Robinson.
Defensive end starter: Derek Barnett
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The All-America standout broke Reggie White’s career sacks record at Tennessee.
Defensive end backup: Shaun Ellis
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Ellis recorded 12.5 sacks in three years and played on the 1998 national championship team.
Defensive tackle starter: Reggie White
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The All-American recorded 223 tackles 32 sacks during his career at Tennessee.
Defensive tackle backup: Albert Haynesworth
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Recorded 66 tackles, 20 tackles for a loss and five sacks during his Tennessee career.
Defensive tackle starter: John Henderson
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Henderson was a two-time All-American for the Vols from 2000-01.
Defensive tackle backup: Jesse Mahelona
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