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2026 Tennessee football preview: Gabriel Osenda
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Freshman offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda enters his first season at Tennessee in 2026.
The 6-foot-8, 330-pound freshman enrolled early at Tennessee and participated in spring football practices. He committed to the Vols over Florida , Georgia , Minnesota and South Carolina. Tennessee offered the offensive lineman a scholarship on Feb. 26, 2024.
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Osenda is from Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He went to Baylor from Airdrie, Alberta, Canada.
Osenda was a five-star high school prospect and ranked as the No. 24 player nationally by 247Sports. He was named to the 2026 Polynesian Bowl roster and played in the 2025 Navy All-American Bowl as a junior.
Gabriel Osenda. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
Tennessee will kick off its 2026 football season Sept. 5 versus Furman at Neyland Stadium . The season opener is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network+).
The Vols will also host Kennesaw State, Texas , Auburn , Alabama, Kentucky and LSU , while playing at Georgia Tech, Arkansas, South Carolina, Texas A&M and Vanderbilt during the 2026 campaign.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Justin Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jesse Perry. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
TK Keys. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
David Sanders Jr. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Zach Groves. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ory Williams. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ryan Staub. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jadon Perlotte. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jeremias Heard. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Trent Thomas. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Gabriel Osenda. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ethan Utley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Logan Foley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Mike Bethea II. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Cole Harrison. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Luca Wolf. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Joel Wyatt. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Cooper Ranvier. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Ed Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jeremiah Telander. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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DeSean Bishop. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football position preview: Running backs
Justin Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
Jesse Perry. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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TK Keys. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
David Sanders Jr. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Zach Groves. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football depth chart projection: Offense
Ory Williams. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Ryan Staub. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jadon Perlotte. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jeremias Heard. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Trent Thomas
Trent Thomas. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Gabriel Osenda
Gabriel Osenda. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Ethan Utley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Logan Foley. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Mike Bethea II
Mike Bethea II. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football position preview: Tight ends
Cole Harrison. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Luca Wolf. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Joel Wyatt. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Cooper Ranvier. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Josh Heupel. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Ed Baker. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football position preview: Quarterbacks
Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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George MacIntyre. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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2026 Tennessee football preview: Gage Ginther
Gage Ginther. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jeremiah Telander. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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Jim Knowles. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
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Faizon Brandon. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
(Dan Harralson/Vols Wire)
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This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda enters first season with Vols in 2026
