The 2025 NFL draft concluded in the shadows of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin Saturday.
Former Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. was drafted in the fourth round at No. 108 overall by the Raiders.
Former Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson was selected by the Browns at No. 126 overall in the fourth round. He joins former teammate and Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman in Cleveland.
Despite not hearing their names called, a handful of Tennessee prospects were signed as undrafted free agents by NFL organizations after the draft.
Former Vols to sign after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft are listed below.
Former Vols to sign as undrafted free agents
Omari Thomas
Former Vol defensive tackle Omari Thomas signed with the Saints.
Former Vol running back Alvin Kamara remains New Orleans’ starting running back. Thomas also reunites with two former Tennessee teammates in wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and defensive back Alontae Taylor.
Elijah Simmons
Tennessee defensive tackle Elijah Simmons signed with the Cardinals. He is the first former Vol to sign with Arizona since Josh Dobbs in 2023.
Will Brooks
Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks signed with the Chiefs. He joins offensive lineman Trey Smith and defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott as a third former Vol in 2025 at Kansas City.
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The 2025 NFL draft concluded in the shadows of Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wisconsin Saturday.
Former Tennessee wide receiver Dont’e Thornton Jr. was drafted in the fourth round at No. 108 overall by the Raiders.
Former Tennessee running back Dylan Sampson was selected by the Browns at No. 126 overall in the fourth round. He joins former teammate and Tennessee wide receiver Cedric Tillman in Cleveland.
Despite not hearing their names called, a handful of Tennessee prospects were signed as undrafted free agents by NFL organizations after the draft.
Former Vols to sign after the conclusion of the 2025 NFL draft are listed below.
Former Vols to sign as undrafted free agents
Omari Thomas
Former Vol defensive tackle Omari Thomas signed with the Saints.
Former Vol running back Alvin Kamara remains New Orleans’ starting running back. Thomas also reunites with two former Tennessee teammates in wide receiver Velus Jones Jr. and defensive back Alontae Taylor.
Elijah Simmons
Tennessee defensive tackle Elijah Simmons signed with the Cardinals. He is the first former Vol to sign with Arizona since Josh Dobbs in 2023.
Will Brooks
Tennessee defensive back Will Brooks signed with the Chiefs. He joins offensive lineman Trey Smith and defensive lineman Omarr Norman-Lott as a third former Vol in 2025 at Kansas City.
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This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Former Tennessee football players sign with NFL teams after 2025 draft
