Tennessee’s defensive backfield has plenty of bodies to work with for the 2023 season. For secondary coach Willie Martinez and defensive coordinator

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Tennessee secondary has depth, options

The majority of spring storylines on the 2023 Tennessee Vols surrounded the introduction of 5-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava and whether or not Joe

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Tennessee improved in a slew of areas defensively in 2022, but the Vols’ leaky pass defense (No. 127 nationally) held the unit back at times. 
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Josh Heupel says Tennessee is going to play 'elite defense' in 2023, but good is a more realistic goal

Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez has returned to Knoxville for a second stint with the Volunteers, and he's already excited with the

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Tennessee secondary has depth, options

Josh Heupel says Tennessee is going to play 'elite defense' in 2023, but good is a more realistic goal

Willie Martinez pleased with Tennessee's defensive backs