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Jersey Number 64
Ayden Bussell
- Position:
- OL
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-5 / 295
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Mount Juliet, Tenn.
- High School:
- Mount Juliet
Bio
CAREER HONORS
2023 SEC First-Year Academic Honor Roll2023 - FRESHMAN
Earned a redshirt in his first season … Did not see any game action.HIGH SCHOOL
A promising in-state offensive lineman from the midstate area … Enrolled at Tennessee in June 2023 … Was the top offensive lineman for Mount Juliet High School as a senior, helping lead the Golden Bears to a 9-3 overall record and a region championship in 2022 … Rated as a three-star prospect by all major recruiting services … Rated a top 20 prospect in the state of Tennessee by 247Sports (No. 19) and On3 (No. 19) … Was the No. 51 interior offensive line prospect by 247Sports and No. 55 by On3 … Named the 2022 Region 5-5A Offensive Lineman MVP after helping Mount Juliet rush for over 2,500 yards and average 10.6 yards per carry when running in his direction … A two-time preseason All-State selection (2021 & 2022) who did not allow a single sack in his final three seasons … Has over 150 career pancakes and is the highest-graded offensive lineman in school history … A four-time Academic Honor Roll selection … Also was a member of the Golden Bears track and field team … Committed to the Vols in January 2022 … Coached by Trey Perry.PERSONAL
Full name is Ayden Christian Bussell … Born on June 19, 2005, in Hermitage, Tennessee … Son of Marybeth and Kevin Bussell … Has one sister, Hailee Harris … Models his game after former Tennessee Titan Taylor Lewan … Favorite music to listen to is heavy metal and rock … Twitter handle is @AydenBussell … Instagram handle is @ayden_bussellFB | Joey Aguilar & Mike Matthews Postgame at Mississippi State (9.27.25)
Sunday, September 28
FB | Josh Heupel Postgame Press Conference vs. Mississippi State (9.27.25)
Saturday, September 27
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. UAB (9.20.25)
Wednesday, September 24
FB | Braylon Staley Media Availability (9.23.25)
Tuesday, September 23
