Bryce Thompson
Kansas's K.J. Adams Jr. guards Oklahoma State's Kalib Boone (22) in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Stillwater, Okla., Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2023. (AP Photo/Mitch Alcala)
Dick scores 26 as No. 5 Kansas beats Oklahoma State 87-76

By Cliff Brunt Feb. 14, 2023 11:35 PM EST

Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson declares for NFL draft

Jan. 05, 2021 02:59 PM EST
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has declared early for the NFL draft, saying he feels ready for the challenge as he tries to...

Vanderbilt place kicker Sarah Fuller (32) kicks an extra point during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee at Vanderbilt Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (George Walker IV/The Tennessean via AP)
She scores! Fuller kicks 2 extra points for Vandy, Vols win

By Teresa M. Walker Dec. 12, 2020 08:05 PM EST

Tennessee wide receiver Jalin Hyatt (11) celebrates after scoring a touchdown against Alabama in the second half of an NCAA college football game in Knoxville, Tenn., Saturday, Oct. 24, 2020. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee back to fundamentals to fix woes of 3-game skid

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 29, 2020 12:22 PM EDT

Georgia running back Kenny McIntosh (6) tries to fend off Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (0) in the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Oct. 10, 2020, in Athens, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Tennessee at Georgia 10/10/2020

Oct. 10, 2020 06:13 PM EDT

Missouri head coach Eliah Drinkwitz watches his team warm up before an NCAA college football game against Alabama, Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Confident No. 21 Tennessee set to take on Missouri next

By Teresa M. Walker Oct. 01, 2020 11:48 AM EDT

South Carolina running back Kevin Harris (20) carries for a touchdown, next to Tennessee linebacker Deandre Johnson (13) during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, S.C. (AP Photo/Sean Rayford)
Tennessee at South Carolina 9/26/2020

Sep. 26, 2020 08:35 PM EDT

Alabama linebacker Anfernee Jennings (33) cheers the crowd against Arkansas during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
LSU tries to end its recent frustrating history with Alabama

By Steve Megargee Nov. 07, 2019 04:01 AM EST

UAB wide receiver Myron Mitchell (5) is tackled by Tennessee defensive back Alontae Taylor (2) and linebacker Henry To'o To'o (11) in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee bounces back from dreadful start to season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 05, 2019 04:10 PM EST

UAB quarterback Tyler Johnston III (17) is attended to after being injured in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennessee, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, in Knoxville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Tennessee capitalizes on takeaways to trounce UAB 30-7

By Steve Megargee Nov. 02, 2019 10:27 PM EDT

Kentucky linebacker DeAndre Square (17) tries to bring down Florida quarterback Kyle Trask (11) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Sept. 14, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)
Tennessee gets another shot to upend Florida in the Swamp

By Mark Long Sep. 20, 2019 11:02 AM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson returns a kick during an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson has been cleared to return to practice Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019, less than three weeks after his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. Thompson was arrested Aug. 24 and suspended indefinitely a day later. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
CB Bryce Thompson will travel to Vols' game at No. 9 Florida

Sep. 18, 2019 07:00 PM EDT

Tennessee defensive back Bryce Thompson (20) participates in an NCAA college football practice Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2019 in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee cornerback Bryce Thompson has been cleared to return to practice less than three weeks after his arrest on a misdemeanor domestic assault charge. (Brianna Paciorka/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee CB Thompson permitted to return to practice

By Steve Megargee Sep. 11, 2019 04:31 PM EDT

FILE - In this March 7, 2019, file photo, Tennessee offensive coordinator Jim Chaney walks on the field during practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee is about to get an early indication of whether its offense has improved as much as the Volunteers believe it has under new coordinator Jim Chaney. The Vols are paying the former Georgia offensive coordinator $1.5 million this season to boost an attack that ranked last in the Southeastern Conference in yards per game each of the last two years. That offense will try to show more firepower Saturday when Tennessee opens the season by hosting Georgia State. (Caitie McMekin/Knoxville News Sentinel via AP, File)
Chaney's offense gets early test as Vols host Georgia State

By Steve Megargee Aug. 30, 2019 12:15 PM EDT

In this Aug. 2, 2019 photo, Tennessee freshman offensive lineman Wanya Morris (64) runs a drill during NCAA college football practice in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt knows the perils of playing freshmen. But as much as Pruitt wants to remain patient, Tennessee's roster situation demands that he gives some opportunities to his youngest players. (Calvin Mattheis//Knoxville News Sentinel via AP)
Tennessee likely to play several freshmen in season opener

By Steve Megargee Aug. 27, 2019 03:08 PM EDT

FILE -In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee's Bryce Thompson (20) returns a kick in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson has been arrested on a domestic assault charge stemming from an argument with his girlfriend. A woman told police the argument began Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, after she found another woman's fake eyelashes in Thompson's room. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee suspends cornerback after domestic assault charge

By Steve Megargee Aug. 26, 2019 09:39 AM EDT

FILE -In this Sept. 22, 2018, file photo, Tennessee's Bryce Thompson (20) returns a kick in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Florida in Knoxville, Tenn. Thompson has been arrested on a domestic assault charge stemming from an argument with his girlfriend. A woman told police the argument began Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, after she found another woman's fake eyelashes in Thompson's room. (AP Photo/Wade Payne, File)
Tennessee CB Bryce Thompson faces domestic assault charge

Aug. 25, 2019 01:18 PM EDT

Tennessee quarterback Jarrett Guarantano (2) is helped up by offensive lineman Riley Locklear (56) after being knocked down in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Vanderbilt, Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)
Tennessee has disappointing finish to Pruitt's 1st season

By Steve Megargee Nov. 25, 2018 12:40 PM EST

Tennessee linebacker Darrell Taylor (19) celebrates a sack and fumble recovery with teammate linebacker Deandre Johnson (13) in the second half of an NCAA college football game against Kentucky Saturday, Nov. 10, 2018, in Knoxville, Tenn. Tennessee won 24-7. (AP Photo/Wade Payne)
Vols' Taylor seeks consistency after dominant performance

By Steve Megargee Nov. 12, 2018 04:08 PM EST

FILE - In this Oct. 13, 2018, file photo, Florida place kicker Evan McPherson, right, kicks a 43-yard field goal as Vanderbilt cornerback Joejuan Williams (8) rushes in the second half of an NCAA college football game, in Nashville, Tenn. Holding is Tommy Townsend (43). McPherson had made 12 of 13 field goals and all 27 extra points. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)
Waddle, other SEC freshmen finding roles, making plays

By Mark Long Oct. 31, 2018 03:57 PM EDT