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Xavier Gilliam Receives Major Recognition in Newest NFL Draft Prospect Rankings

ESPN NFL draft analyst Jordan Reid ranked Gilliam No. 11 overall in his top 50 prospects for the 2027 NFL Draft. Gilliam also checked in as the second-ranked defensive tackle, trailing only Ole Miss standout Will Echoles, who landed ninth overall. The rankings, published Oct.

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South Carolina head coach Shane Beamer leaves no doubt on how he feels about Vols DL Xavier Gilliam ahead of game against Tennessee

Tennessee Volunteers defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam has been a gamewrecker this season. Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam has been a game wrecker for the Vols this season.

Dallas Cowboys News / Dallas Cowboys on SI / October 17

New Cowboys 2027 Mock Draft Lands Fast-Rising Defensive Lineman

Entering Week 6 of the 2026 season for the Dallas Cowboys feels a lot like when they were entering Week 6 of the 2025 season. Their offense is once again one of the more explosive in the NFL, but their defense is an absolute mess.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 16

Xavier Gilliam finally said the words that Tennessee Vols fans have been waiting for him to say

The Penn State transfer has been dominant for the Tennessee Volunteers so far this season. Tennessee defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam, who has been described as the best defensive player in college football, finally said what Vols fans have been waiting on him to say.

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College Football News / A to Z Sports / October 13

‘I say it because I believe it…I don’t need to hype Tennessee’ – ESPN analyst drops strong words on one of the Vols’ most important players

The Tennessee Volunteers have a superstar on their roster that is looking like a future first round draft pick. ESPN’s Cole Cubelic believes the Tennessee Vols have one of the best players in college football on their roster.

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25 most intriguing storylines to follow for the 2026 college football season

College football has historically been known as a sport that caters to the elite. It is very difficult to win a national championship if you aren't Notre Dame, Alabama, Ohio State, or a host of other schools that have great programs that invest heavily in keeping them at the top.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 12

Xavier Gilliam Is Having a Special Season for Tennessee, and His Numbers Prove It

The Tennessee defensive lineman is making life miserable for opposing offenses, and one particular statistic shows just how valuable he has become for the Volunteers.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 12

Xavier Gilliam Receives Praise From Josh Heupel Once Again

The Tennessee Volunteers defense once again had a stellar performance in the road win versus the Arkansas Razorbacks. Despite the offense having 3 turnovers the defense held its own and stifled the Razorbacks for most of the night.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 10

Xavier Gilliam Shares Postgame Thoughts After Tennessee’s Win at Arkansas

The Tennessee defender also reflected on a crucial chase to stop a fumble return. In a tight game, those efforts can make the difference. Gilliam saw a chance to change the game and took it.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / October 7

Tennessee Coach Rodney Garner Gives High Praise to Xavier Gilliam

When Jim Knowles took the defense coordinator job at Tennessee, he was able to bring with him several key players. One of those players is Xavier Gilliam.

Tennessee Volunteers News / A to Z Sports / October 5

‘The box score doesn’t do it justice and it’s unfortunate’ – ESPN’s Cole Cubelic says one Tennessee player quietly dominated Auburn

One Tennessee Vols defender was more dominant against the Auburn Tigers than the box score shows. If you look at the box score of Tennessee’s 24-14 win over Auburn, two performances stand out.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 22

Everything Tennessee Football DL Xavier Gilliam Said Leading Up to Texas vs Tennessee

The Tennessee Vols are preparing for their toughest matchup of the season this Saturday. At noon Eastern the Vols will welcome the Texas Longhorns in the first meeting inside Neyland Stadium for the two teams.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 9

Five Key Questions for Tennessee’s Defense Against Georgia Tech

Saying that Tennessee’s defense delivered a far superior performance against Furman would be an understatement; however, Saturday night’s matchup against Georgia Tech represents a much better barometer when it comes to assessing its overall ability.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 7

Xavier Gilliam and Edwin Spillman Lead Tennessee's Defensive Charge Against Furman

On Saturday, September 5, the Tennessee Volunteers showed up at Neyland Stadium and convinced the college football world that they meant business by opening the 2026 regular season with a punishing 56-9 win over Furman.

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Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 7

Everything Xavier Gilliam Said Following Tennessee Football's Win vs. Furman

Tennessee Football defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam spoke to the media following a 56-9 blowout victory over the Furman Paladins. This matchup was Gilliam's debut with the Volunteers after transferring in from Penn State this offseason.

Tennessee Volunteers News / Tennessee Volunteers on SI / September 5

Tennessee Defender Xavier Gilliam Makes Program History in Debut

The Tennessee Volunteers were making quick work of the Furman Paladins and a large part of that is transfer defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam. Gilliam has been dominant on the defensive line today and is the biggest reason the Paladins offense has struggled to make any progress down the field today.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / April 9

ESPN says Vols newcomer that ‘has already shown strong flashes’ this spring will be a critical piece for Tennessee in 2026

The Tennessee Vols made several important transfer additions this offseason, specifically on the defensive side of the ball. Tennessee is hoping those defensive additions can make an instant impact in 2026.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / March 23

Vols coach says key Tennessee transfer addition has 'flashed' in spring practice

The Tennessee Vols added 21 players from the NCAA transfer portal this offseason. Several of Tennessee's defensive transfer additions played under new Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles at Penn State last season.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 9

Defensive lineman that was high on the Vols as a recruit and also has a connection to Tennessee DC Jim Knowles enters transfer portal

The Tennessee Vols landed a big commitment on Thursday from Penn State Nittany Lions transfer defensive linemen Xavier Gilliam. Gilliam, who played under new Vols defensive coordinator Jim Knowles at Penn State in 2025, is an important pickup for Tennessee.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 7

College football insider makes prediction for Tennessee to land a transfer defender that's a perfect fit for the Vols

The Tennessee Vols appear to be on the verge of making a big time defensive transfer addition. CBS Sports' Chris Hummer predicted on Wednesday that Tennessee will land Penn State transfer defensive lineman Xavier Gilliam.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / January 3

Texas A&M To Host Big 10 Defensive Lineman For Visit

While the Texas A&M Aggies navigate their way through the offseason after an early exit from the College Football Playoff, the team is looking to keep up the explosive reputation that their defense has built up over the years.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 3

The Vols are among the final schools for a transfer defender that would be a perfect fit for Tennessee

The Tennessee Vols are among the final three schools for a transfer defensive lineman that spent the last two seasons with the Penn State Nittany Lions.

College Football News / The Daily Hoosier / January 3

IU football transfer portal names to know: Penn State DT Xavier Gilliam

The transfer portal is moving quickly. A day after the portal formally opened, Indiana is a finalist for Penn State redshirt freshman transfer defensive tackle Xavier Gilliam.

College Football News / Indiana Hoosiers on SI / January 2

Indiana Football to Host 2 Standout Big Ten Transfers for Portal Visits

When No. 1 Indiana football landed back in Bloomington on Friday morning after defeating No. 9 Alabama on Thursday in the Rose Bowl, the NCAA transfer portal had officially opened — and the Hoosiers wasted little time securing visits with two premier Big Ten targets.

College Football News / ChiCitySports / January 2

Notre Dame expected to make multiple transfer portal additions at vital position

The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have already zeroed in on wide receiver Nick Marsh in the transfer portal, but bolstering the receiving corps is far from the only move Notre Dame needs to make in the coming weeks.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / August 21, 2025

Penn State football DT gets real on opportunity to win starting job

With the Penn State football team led by head coach James Franklin, the program is preparing for a season that has massive expectations surrounding them.