With the departure of Chris Brazzell II (NFL draft), the Vols will look to one of their returning wideouts to become the new WR1 in 2026.

Will Mike Matthews (junior) or Braylon Staley (sophomore) be the X-factor of next year's group?

Matthews' 2025 stats: 53 catches, 813 yards and 4 TDs

Staley's 2025 stats: 68 catches, 837 yards and 6 TDs