Despite rumours that he would be moving to Auburn, defensive lineman Rodney Garner of the Tennessee Volunteers will remain with the team.
Over the past few years, one of the program’s greatest assets has been Rodney Garner, the defensive line coach at Tennessee. Even with a few subpar pass defences, his units regularly interfered with football games. He recruits at the highest level and sends individuals to the NFL. Attention follows achievement; Garner is a desirable recruit for any college, and Auburn made moves against him this offseason.
Austin Price of VolQuest has confirmed that Garner will indeed return to the University of Tennessee for the upcoming season, despite a number of rumours and whispers suggesting that he was considering returning to his alma university. For Tennessee’s coaching staff, which hasn’t changed at all this summer, this is huge news.
Since taking over, head coach Josh Heupel has emphasised unity among his team members, including his assistants. Garner, who continues to rank among college football’s best assistants, has been a vital component of the Vols’ defensive strategy. Returning him to the orange and white solidifies a promising offseason for the defensive line and aids in the team’s development following a successful campaign.
