Undervalued After six football seasons, Vol bids Tennessee farewell.
After using up all of his eligibility, one of the most unappreciated Tennessee Vols in recent history said the program farewell on Sunday.
Dayne Davis, an offensive lineman, joined Tennessee as a walk-on in 2019 under head coach Jeremy Pruitt and played there for six seasons.
During his tenure on Rocky Top, Davis—who hails from nearby Bluff City, Tennessee—proved to be a valuable member of Tennessee’s team, starting at both right tackle and left tackle and also filling in at center in 2023 due to the injury to starter Cooper Mays.
“I’m grateful, Tennessee. On Sunday, Davis wrote, “Thank you for giving a local boy what every child in him wanted—a chance to play for the Big Orange on Fall Saturdays in Neyland Stadium.” “The memories and friendships I have made I will remember and cherish for a lifetime.”
Davis participated in every Tennessee game from 2021 to 2024 and appeared in 52 games throughout his tenure with the Vols. Davis was available to cover for offensive linemen who were injured or went down in the middle of a game. Over the past few seasons, the Vols’ offensive line depth would have occasionally been severely constrained in the absence of Davis.
A local kid who was unrated as a recruit fulfilling his ambition for the team he grew up supporting, Davis serves as a reminder of what the sport is truly all about in a time when the NCAA transfer portal and rich NIL deals rule the landscape. This type of thing is what makes college football so unique.
