Derek Jones, a 27-year coaching veteran with SEC playing experience at Ole Miss, joins Tennessee after working with Knowles at Duke. He replaces Michael Hunter, who departed for the Los Angeles Rams shortly after joining the Volunteers.
The Volunteers have rebuilt their cornerback room through the transfer portal, adding former Auburn starter Kayin Lee, Miami's Jadais Richard, Michigan's Tevis Metcalf and Colorado transfer Isaiah Hardge. Jones will begin preparing for spring practice, with the annual orange and white game set for April 11th.