Tennessee Football Star WR Faces Shocking Arrest Over Suspended License—What It Means for the Season

Is the Tennessee Volunteers’ 2025 offseason turning into a plot twist nobody saw coming? Just three weeks shy of their season opener against Syracuse, the team’s top returning wideout, Chris Brazzell, found himself under arrest—caught speeding with a suspended license, no less. It’s the kind of off-field drama that makes you wonder if the Volunteers are starring in their own football soap opera this year. Brazzell, who’s one of only three offensive starters returning, was already grappling with an injury that’s kept him off the field and limited his connection with new QB Joey Aguilar. With the roster reshuffling and the unsettling Nico Iamaleava saga lingerin’ in the background, Tennessee faces a challenging road ahead—both on the field and, well, off it. Curious how this all might shake out when kickoff finally hits? LEARN MORE.

The 2025 college football offseason continues to get weirder for Tennessee. With just three weeks remaining until their Aug. 30 clash with Syracuse, the Volunteers’ top returning receiver, Chris Brazzell, was arrested on multiple driving infractions.

Brazzell was pulled over on Friday for speeding, when officers also noticed he had a suspended driver’s license. He was arrested on both charges, according to Knox News. Brazzell now awaits his court date, set for Aug. 20.

Police caught the 21-year-old wideout going 60 mph on a 35 mph speed limit street. When they pulled him over, Brazzell reportedly offered his passport, noting that he did not have his license on him. Officers discovered that his license was suspended and that the receiver had a history of failing to appear in court upon reviewing his records.

Upon learning of Brazzell’s arrest, the Tennessee football team offered a generic initial statement. A spokesperson merely said the team is “aware” of the situation and has “no further comment,” they told Knox News.

Brazzell is one of just three returning offensive starters for Tennessee in 2025. With the Volunteers’ top three receivers all leaving, he is the team’s top returning pass-catcher. Brazzell caught 29 passes for 333 receiving yards and two touchdowns in 2024.

Chris Brazzell leads Tennessee’s altering 2025 receiver corps

Tennessee Volunteers football coach Josh Heupel watches the game in the first half at Ohio Stadium on Saturday, Dec. 21, 2024 in Columbus, Ohio. — Samantha Madar/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

While Brazzell returns, he has been limited throughout the offseason with an unspecified injury. The issue prevents him from developing a strong rapport with new quarterback Joey Aguilar, who committed to Tennessee in the spring college football transfer portal.

Despite coming off a College Football Playoff appearance, Tennessee was forced into a full program reset in the offseason. The head-scratching Nico Iamaleava drama has put the team in a poor position, seemingly lowering the team’s ceiling.

Tennessee’s new-look team lacks star power, but could still match its 2024 results. While they will be tested against Syracuse out of the gate, they draw a manageable schedule, avoiding regular-season games against LSU and Texas. They will also face Georgia, Oklahoma and Vanderbilt at home, with the latter matchup potentially carrying extreme heat as the latest installment of the in-state rivalry.

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