Tennessee wide receiver named AP SEC Freshman of the Year

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Tennessee wide receiver Braylon Staley was named SEC Freshman of the Year by the Associated Press on Friday.

A redshirt freshman for the Vols, he also earned SEC Freshman of the Year honors from the league’s coaches.

In addition, three other Tennessee players received All-SEC honors from the Associated Press. Wide receiver Chris Brazzell II and offensive lineman Wendell Moe Jr. earned All-SEC First-Team honors, while cornerback Colton Hood was named the All-SEC Second Team.

The redshirt freshman ranked sixth in the conference for receiving yards (806) and receiving yards per game (67.2). Staley led all SEC freshmen in both categories. He also tied for the league lead among SEC freshmen with six touchdown receptions.

Brazzell II emerged as one of the nation’s top receivers in 2025. He was a Biletnikoff Award semifinalist. He totaled 1,017 receiving yards, ranking ninth in Tennessee history. Brazzell II led the league nine touchdown receptions, while recording four 100-yard games.

Moe Jr. was consistently rated as one of the nation’s top blockers by Pro Football Focus and had the highest grade of all Vols’ offensive linemen (73.7), a mark that led all offensive guards in the SEC. He allowed one sack and 11 quarterback pressures, while playing 689 offensive snaps.

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