Braylon Staley News, Rumors, Updates - Tennessee Volunteers

Josh McCray's 1-yard TD run in OT gives No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 win at No. 15 Tennessee

Josh McCray scored on a one-yard run in overtime to give No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 victory over No. 15 Tennessee

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Modest output in win Staley tallied five receptions (on nine targets) for 39 yards during Saturday's 72-17 win versus East Tennessee State.

Impact The redshirt freshman receiver played a complementary role, moving the chains on short and intermediate routes. Staley displayed good route running and reliable hands which should keep him involved in the passing rotation next week against Georgia.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

In the first AP Top 25 college football poll rankings of the regular season, the Ohio State Buckeyes take the lead, followed by Penn State at No. 2 and LSU at No. 3

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Hauls in score during win Staley tallied four receptions (on six targets) for 95 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-26 win over Syracuse.

Impact The redshirt freshman wideout showcased his vertical gear on an explosive 73-yard touchdown from Aguilar during the second quarter. Staley profiles as a primary downfield option and is a strong bet for chunk plays versus ETSU during Saturday's meeting, though volume could falter if the Vols pull away early.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Aguilar passes for 3 touchdowns as No. 24 Tennessee beats Syracuse 45-26 in season opener

Joey Aguilar passed for 247 yards and three touchdowns, and No. 24 Tennessee held off Syracuse for a 45-26 win

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Back in practice Staley (undisclosed) practiced this week ahead of Saturday's game versus Syracuse, the More Important Issues podcast reports.

Impact Staley missed the Volunteers' most recent scrimmage due to an undisclosed injury, but has since returned to practice. He appears ready to play in Saturday's opener where he is expected to play a big role in the Tennessee passing attack.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Held out of scrimmage Staley (undisclosed) was held out of Tennessee's latest scrimmage Friday, Patrick Brown of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact More than a week has passed since it was announced that Staley would miss practice because of an undisclosed injury. He remains questionable as Tennessee's team prepares for Syracuse on Aug. 30.

AUGUST 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Misses practice with injury Staley missed Tennessee's latest practice Tuesday because of an undisclosed injury, Adam Sparks of the Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Tennessee team's latest practice saw Staley work to the side, with his injury unspecified and potentially unrelated to a hamstring problem he endured last spring. The wide receiver will have just under four weeks to recover before UT's 2025 season begins.

AUGUST 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in spring game Staley (undisclosed) played in Tennessee's spring game, Noah Taylor of Rivals.com reports.

Impact During the game's first quarter, Tennessee conducted a first-team offense with Staley at the Y receiver position. In 2024, he logged three receptions for 21 yards but with zero touchdowns.

APRIL 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tennessee receivers will need to step up to put the air back in Heupel's offense

The Tennessee Volunteers are trying to put the the air back into coach Josh Heupel’s offense

APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Emerging but absent Wednesday Staley is reportedly emerging as Tennessee's top slot receiver but also missed Wednesday's practice for an undisclosed reason, per 247Sports.com.

Impact Staley caught just three passes for 21 yards as a true freshman with the Vols, but appears to be slated for a much bigger role in 2025. Still, he missed Wednesday's practice session for an undisclosed reason, injury or otherwise. We're still nearly five months out from the start of the season, so Staley has plenty of time to recover if necessary.

APRIL 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 27, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Available at North Carolina State Staley (undisclosed) is available for Tennessee's game Saturday at North Carolina State, Adam Sparks of The Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Staley will look to finally begin his freshman career for Tennessee. But buried deep among the Volunteers' depth chart at receiver, perhaps opportunities will not come his way right and now.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Progressing well Staley (undisclosed) is progressing well with his injury after not playing against Chattanooga, GoVols247 reports.

Impact Whether Staley will be able to play this Saturday against NC State remains unknown, but this news is promising for his recovery. The freshman wide receiver could see his debut against the Wolfpack, and more information will likely be disclosed ahead of kickoff.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with minor injury Staley didn't participate in Friday's scrimmage due to what has been described as a "minor injury," Adam Sparks of The Knoxville News Sentinel reports.

Impact Staley was one of two wideouts who didn't feature in Friday's scrimmage, with Mike Matthews (undisclosed) being the other one. It's unclear if the injury will prevent the freshman to play in the season opener against UT-Chattanooga on Aug. 31, but even if he's available, Staley shouldn't have a prominent role in the Vols' passing attack.

AUGUST 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Josh McCray's 1-yard TD run in OT gives No. 6 Georgia a 44-41 win at No. 15 Tennessee

College football latest: AP Top 25 poll ranks Ohio State in the top spot

Aguilar passes for 3 touchdowns as No. 24 Tennessee beats Syracuse 45-26 in season opener

Tennessee receivers will need to step up to put the air back in Heupel's offense