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The 2026 MLB Draft gets underway on Saturday afternoon to jump start MLB All-Star game festivities in Philadelphia.
The two-day, 20-round draft is a highly important once for Tennessee baseball.
While there are fewer current Vols projected to be selected, there will be no shortage of Tennessee prep signees and transfer commits who are draft risks.
Weve compiled a number of both mock drafts and overall draft prospect rankings from a multitude of outlets that give us a look at where Tennessee players, transfers and commits could go.
Theres a handful of Tennessee transfer commits who are not listed but are also draft risks including Wright State outfielder Andrew Duncan, Baylor shortstop Travis Sanders, FIU infielder Mario Trivella and Clemson right-handed pitcher Hayden Simmerson.
Taking a look at the mock drafts and draft rankings here.
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Tennessee high school signee Mock Drafts ESPN Two-Round Mock Draft - LHP/OF Jared Grindlinger No.
11 to Kansas City - OF Trevor Condon No.
14 to Miami - RHP Tegan Kuhns No.
34 to Pittsburgh - RHP Kaiden McCarthy No.
51 to Pittsburgh The Athletic One-Round Mock Draft - LHP/OF Jared Grindlinger No.
11 to Baltimore - RHP Tegan Kuhns No.
24 to Seattle CBS One-Round Mock Draft - LHP/OF Jared Grindlinger No.
18 to Cincinnati Prospect Rankings MLB Pipeline Top 250 - OF Trevor Condon No.
13 - LHP/OF Jared Grindlinger No.
16 - RHP Tegan Kuhns No.
25 - RHP Kaiden McCarthy No.
61 - RHP/SS Cole Koeninger No.
99 - SS Jack Dugan No.
106 - C Sean Dunlap No.
124 - RHP Shawn Sullivan No.
132 - RHP Tyler Putnam No.
139 - RHP Gary Morse No.
141 - 3B/OF Henry Ford No.
148 - LHP Jake McCoy No.
152 - C/OF Garrett Wright No.
190 - RHP Cannon Grant No.
212 - RHP Bo Rhudy No.
219 - LHP Ricky Ojeda No.
243 ESPN Top 250 - LHP/OF Jared Grindlinger No.
11 - OF Trevor Condon No.
16 - RHP Tegan Kuhns No.
32 - C Sean Dunlap No.
49 - RHP Kaiden McCarthy No.
52 - RHP Gary Morse No.
98 - RHP/SS Cole Koeninger No.
107 - SS Jack Dugan No.
109 - RHP Tyler Putnam No.
112 - RHP Cannon Grant No.
125 - 1B Cody Boshell No.
142 - LHP Jake McCoy No.
156 - C/OF Garrett Wright No.
162 - 3B/OF Henry Ford No.
183 - RHP Bo Rhudy No.
201 Perfect Game Top 400 - LHP/OF Jared Grindlinger No.
16 - OF Trevor Condon No.
29 - RHP Tegan Kuhns No.
50 - RHP Kaiden McCarthy No.
51 - RHP/SS Cole Koeninger No.
62 - C Sean Dunlap No.
68 - 3B/OF Henry Ford No.
134 - 1B/OF AJ Curry No.
153 - RHP Cannon Grant No.
176 - RHP Tyler Putnam No.
190 - SS Jack Dugan No.
201 - LHP Jake McCoy No.
227 - RHP Shawn Sullivan No.
231 - RHP Gary Morse No.
241 - LHP Ricky Ojeda No.
251 - RHP Bo Rhudy 255 - SS Jaxson Wood No.
262 - C/OF Garrett Wright No.
269 - LHP Brandon Arvidson No.
274 - SS Manny Marin No.
375 - OF Reese Chapman No.
386 - LHP Drew Christine No.
387 Sissy arrived at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee in 2000, where caretakers began monitoring and managing her osteoarthritis.
Sanctuary leaders said a recent progression of the disease caused what they described as clear signs of pain and swelling in her right wrist.
JACKSON, Tenn.
(WBBJ) The Tennessee Highway Patrol held an open house Thursday at the THP Jackson District Office in West Madison County for those interested in becoming a state trooper.
Attendees had the opportunity to learn about the various operations of the THP and the roles the department offers.
Trooper Tiffanie Williams said the career comes with competitive benefits and a sense of community responsibility.
What makes us a good career choice is, one, base your retirement plan is pretty good, your benefits are pretty good.
Also, just giving back to the community we kind of hold ourselves to a higher standard, Williams said.
For more information about the Tennessee Highway Patrol and how to get involved, click here.
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Tennessee State mens hockey has once again canceled its inaugural season.
The first ever ice hockey team at an historically Black, public university was expected to begin play in 2025-26, but the season was canceled due to a fundraising shortfall.
Now, the team has canceled its 2026-27 season according to a source with knowledge of the situation who wished to remain anonymous because the news is not public.
The Tennessean reached out to Tennessee State president Dwayne Tucker, who decline to comment on the situation.
The Tennessee States mens hockey website does not have a schedule, roster, or any team events listed on its website.
The sites most recent update was July 10 of last year, an announcement about the 2025-26 season cancellation.
Requests for additional information about the hockey team have gone unanswered.
This delay in the start of the mens hockey team comes three years after the teams inception was announced at Bridgestone Arena ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft.
The Nashville Predators and NHL were instrumental in bringing a team to Tennessee State, and a representative with the Predators confirmed that support is ongoing.
While the 2025-26 cancellation followed unrest about the schools financial situation, its unclear if this years cancellation is for the same reason or if its related to the schools recent turmoil in the athletic department.
In May, six coaches gave a vote of no confidence for Tennessee States athletic director Mikki Allen.
A letter to Dwayne Tucker on May 29 expressed concern about the current direction, leadership, communication, and operational management of the athletic department under Allen.
Mens hockey coach Duante Abercrombie was not among the six coaches mentioned in the letter.
Alex Daugherty is the Predators beat writer for The Tennessean.
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