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Dylan Sampson and Jermod McCoy were named All-Americans.

Both Jermod McCoy and Dylan Sampson of the Volunteers were selected to the ESPN All-American second team.

Both Dylan Sampson and Jermod McCoy were chosen for ESPN’s All-American second team following outstanding seasons. Sampson spearheaded the Volunteers’ running offense and set the SEC record for carries, yards, and ground-based touchdowns. McCoy had an outstanding sophomore season and was an essential member of the volunteer defense.

In 2024, Sampson played for the Volunteers as an electric back. The 5-foot-11, 201-pound back punished second-level defenders by exploding through rushing lanes with a combination of size, speed, and exceptional vision. He had 258 carries for 1,491 yards and 22 touchdowns at the end of the season.

For the second consecutive season, the Volunteers topped the SEC in running yards thanks to Sampson. With 278 plays from scrimmage, Sampson led all SEC players and was the epitome of a workhorse.

Another accolade Sampson can add to his portfolio as he showcases his skills in the NFL is being named to the ESPN All-American team. Sampson said last month that he will register his name in the NFL draft instead of playing his senior year. Mel Kiper Jr., an ESPN draft analyst, ranked Sampson as the tenth best running back prospect available in the 2025 draft.

McCoy made the decision to use the transfer portal following a strong first campaign at Oregon State, when he recorded 31 tackles, two interceptions, and seven pass breakups. The four-star transfer pledge went to Tennessee, and McCoy had an instant effect on the Volunteers. The 6-foot 193-pound corner recorded 44 tackles, four interceptions, and nine pass breakups. Unfortunately, Tennessee will be without McCoy for spring workouts after the rookie corner tore his ACL during an off-season exercise.

In just his second season, McCoy helped command one of the nation’s best defenses. Second in the SEC, the Volunteers gave up just 293 yards per game.

Sampson and McCoy both had exceptional seasons and were selected to the ESPN All-American second team this year, continuing Tennessee’s tradition of producing some of the best players in the country.