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2026 Tennessee football preview: Ory Williams
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Redshirt sophomore offensive lineman Ory Williams enters his first season at Tennessee in 2026. He has three years of eligibility remaining.
The 6-foot-8, 330-pound offensive lineman transferred to the Vols from LSU . Williams appeared in 13 games, including two starts, for the Tigers from 2024-25. His two starts were against Arkansas and Western Kentucky in 2025.
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Williams appeared in one contest during the 2024 season, playing one snap at Arkansas, and earned a redshirt as a freshman.
He went to LSU from San Marcos High School in San Marcos, Texas. Williams also played basketball at San Marcos.
Ory Williams. Orange & White Game at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee on April 11, 2026.
Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee discussed Williams during spring football practices.
"Super talented guy," Elarbee said . "Great foot speed, length, really intelligent, understands what we're trying to do schematically. I'm probably on his butt about some physicality in the run game a little bit. I think he did that today. He kind of rose to that challenge.
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"I'm excited. He's a fun guy to be around, has a great, positive attitude, fun in the meeting room. With the guys, he's come in and hasn't skipped a beat. I'm looking forward to continuing to see where we can push him, where we can get him to and how he can help us."
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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.
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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.
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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 discusses Tennessee's ability to generate pass rush
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.
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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.
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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.
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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: Ory Williams enters first season with Vols after transferring from LSU
