2016 Football Roster
Roster
Richmond, Drew

Jersey Number 51
Drew Richmond
- Height:
- 6-5
- Weight:
- 301
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Memphis, Tenn.
- High School:
- Memphis University School
Bio
2018 - RS - JUNIOR
- Games/Starts: 12/12
- Started all 12 games in 2018 at right tackle, paving the way for the Vols across the board in nearly every single offensive category
- Was the only Vol to start every game at the same position on the offensive line
- Helped the Vols surpass over 500 yards (512) against UTEP (9/15)
- Protected quarterback Jarrett Guarantano, who set a new Tennessee record for passes attempts without an interception (166)
- Helped lead the Vols to a pair of upset victories over ranked teams: 30-24 at No. 21 Auburn (10/13) and 24-7 versus No. 11 Kentucky (11/10)
- Has made 25 career starts on the offensive line
2017 - RS - SOPHOMORE
- Games/Starts: 7/7
- Made season debut in win over Indiana State (9/9), starting at left tackle
- All seven of his starts came at left tackle where he protected quarterbacks Quinten Dormady and Jarrett Guarantano
- Manned left tackle for Vols’ three highest total offensive games: 445 yards at Kentucky (10/28), 442 yards at Florida (9/16) and 395 yards versus Indiana State (9/9)
2016 - RS - FRESHMAN
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- 2016 GAME-BY-GAME STATISTICS
- Games/Starts: 9/6
- Started at LT vs. Nebraska in the Franklin American Mortgage Music City Bowl (12/30), paving the way for 521 yards of offense (230 rushing) without giving up any sacks
- Started at LT at Vanderbilt (11/26) as Tennessee rolled to 516 yards of total offense
- Started at LT in 63-37 win over Missouri (11/19), paving the way for 609 yards of offense and as season-high 386 rushing yards
- Started at LT in 49-36 win vs. Kentucky (11/12), helping pave the way for 599 yards of offense and 376 rushing yards (UT's most in an SEC game since 406 vs. Vanderbilt on Nov. 26, 1994). Vols' 10.2 yards per play was their most since setting the school record at 10.9 against Kentucky in 2000 and their 9.2 yards per rush was the best mark since 9.5 yards per rush against Auburn on Dec. 4, 2004.
- Came off the bench vs. Ohio (9/17), vs. Alabama (10/15) and Tennessee Tech (11/5)
- Started at LT vs. Virginia Tech (9/10)
- Made collegiate debut and made first start at left tackle in 2016 season opener vs. Appalachian State (9/1)
2015 - FRESHMAN
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- 5-star offensive lineman at Memphis University School, did not appear in any games during the 2015 season
HIGH SCHOOL
- Lettered at Memphis University School in Memphis, Tenn., for coach Bobby Alston
- 247 Sports: 4-star (No. 55 overall prospect, No. 3 offensive tackle, No. 2 prospect in Tennessee)
- ESPN: 4-star (No. 58 overall prospect, No. 5 offensive tackle, No. 1 prospect in Tennessee)
- Rivals: 5-star (No. 12 overall prospect, No. 2 offensive tackle, No. 1 prospect in Tennessee)
- Scout: 4-star (No. 10 offensive tackle, No. 1 offensive tackle in Tennessee)
- Played in 2015 Under Armour All-Star Game
- Participated in The Opening in 2015
- Honored as 2014 MaxPreps Second Team All-American
- Named 2014 Parade All-American Honorable Mention
- Named to Memphis Commercial Appeal `Best of the Preps' Private School Team in 2014
- Helped Owls to Tennessee Division II Class AA Semifinals as a senior in 2014
- MUS played for the Tennessee Division II Class AA Championship in his junior year of 2013
PERSONAL
- Full Name: Drew A. Richmond
- Born: Jan. 2, 1996
- Son of Ruby and Mark Richmond
- Majoring in Psychology
- Recipient of Armstrong Relocation Athletic Scholarship Fund
FB | Aguilar, Brazzell, Gilbert Postgame vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
Saturday, September 06
FB | Matthews, Robinson, West Postgame vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
Saturday, September 06
FB | Josh Heupel Postgame vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
Saturday, September 06
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. Syracuse (8.30.25)
Tuesday, September 02