Tennessee has lost some receiver depth after sophomore Joakim Dodson suffered a torn LCL during Saturday’s game against Furman.
Dodson was competing for a role on kickoff returns and handled one return for 45 yards, although the play was wiped out by a penalty.
Dodson previously made a major impact in Tennessee’s Music City Bowl matchup against Illinois, returning a kickoff for a touchdown to keep the Vols in the game.
He was also listed as the backup slot receiver on Tennessee’s initial depth chart released before Saturday’s contest.
Head coach Josh Heupel confirmed Dodson’s injury and expressed disappointment for the sophomore, praising the work he had put in since the end of his freshman season.
With Dodson sidelined, true freshman Tyreek King is expected to move up the depth chart.
King impressed during fall camp and could see an increased role if Tennessee needs additional depth behind Braylon Staley.
Dodson joined Tennessee as a three-star recruit in the 2025 class and was ranked just outside the nation’s top 600 prospects by 247Sports.
