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Tennessee Hires Derek Jones as CB Coach

Tennessee has hired Derek Jones as its new cornerbacks coach, completing the defensive staff overhaul under head coach Josh Heupel and defensive coordinator Jim Knowles.

The 27-year coaching veteran replaces Michael Hunter, who departed for the Los Angeles Rams just one month after joining Tennessee. Jones brings SEC experience as both a player at Ole Miss and a coach, having previously worked with Knowles at Duke.

Tennessee's cornerback room has been significantly remade this offseason, with multiple additions through the transfer portal. Spring practice begins soon, with the annual orange and white game scheduled for April 11th.