Two former Tennessee football players are listed as starters for the Arkansas Razorbacks football program.
As posted to X by Vols Wire’s Dan Harralson, Arkansas officially released their Week 1 depth chart on Monday with two names standing out to Tennessee fans.
Former Tennessee defensive back Doneiko Slaughter is listed as the Razorbacks’ starting nickelback while former U.T. offensive lineman Addison Nichols is Arkansas’s starting center.
Former Vols listed as starters for Arkansas’ season opener. pic.twitter.com/HmEhxi5JzY
— Dan Harralson (@danharralson) August 26, 2024
Nichols’ profile in the Arkansas depth chart: “Transfer from Tennessee, where he played in 14 total games in two seasons … Moved to center during spring practice after transferring … Recruited by Coach Pittman when he was the OL Coach at Georgia.”
Slaughter’s profile in the Arkansas depth chart: “Played 4 seasons at Tennessee, appearing in 43 games with 15 starts … Started 7 games in 2023 with a career-best 32 tackles … 3-star prospect out of Roswell HS in Roswell, GA.”
Arkansas just released its depth chart for the season opener against UAPB. pic.twitter.com/owYEIEYnnq
— Jackson Fuller (@jacksonfuller16) August 26, 2024
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Slaughter played four seasons at Tennessee and continued to elevate his game each year of his career. Slaughter recorded 32 tackles in 2023, 31 in 2022, 16 in 2021, and eight in 2020. Slaughter’s versatility on the field allowed him to play all three defensive back positions during his time in Knoxville.
Nichols was a consensus four-star prospect in the 2022 class and spent two years (2022-2023) with the Vols’ program. The Norcross, GA, native didn’t see the field much as a freshman but had an expanded special teams and rotational role during the 2023 season.
Tennessee also released its Week 1 depth chart on Monday, which you can find here.
Tennessee and Arkansas will square off in Fayetteville, AR, this season, a result of the SEC’s new divisonless conference. The Razorbacks will host the Vols on Oct. 5 in Razorback Stadium.
Arkansas will take on Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Little Rock for a Thursday night season opener at 7:30 p.m. ET on ESPNU.
No. 15 Tennessee, meanwhile, will host Chattanooga in their season opener at 12:45 p.m. ET on Saturday on the SEC Network.
Doneiko Slaughter with the hit that jars the ball loose for a big INT for Tennessee! pic.twitter.com/neE7NOXGjj
— Cam Mellor (@CamMellor) October 30, 2022
