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Brazzell, Colin

Jersey Number 40
Colin Brazzell
- Position:
- DB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-1 / 175
- Class:
- Redshirt Freshman
- Hometown:
- Midland, Texas
- High School:
- Midland Legacy
Bio
Last name is pronounced BRAZ-ull
2024 - FRESHMAN
Adds depth to the Vols’ secondary … Played in two games during his rookie campaign … Saw action on four defensive snaps vs. Kent State (9/14) and logged a solo stop for his first career tackle … Made collegiate debut in the season opener vs. Chattanooga (8/31).HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL
Prepped at Midland Legacy before enrolling at Tennessee in the summer of 2024 … A three-star prospect on the defensive side of the ball … Earned All-District 2-6A first team accolades at cornerback as a senior in 2023 … Registered 42 tackles, two interceptions, 13 pass breakups, one fumble recovery and a forced fumble as a senior … Full name is Colin Elliott Brazzell ... Parents are Monique and Chris Brazzell ... Father, Chris, played at Blinn College and Angelo State before being selected in the sixth round (pick No. 174) of the 1998 NFL Draft by the New York Jets … He played on the Jets’ practice squad and then spent two seasons with the Dallas Cowboys (1999-2000) before playing seven seasons in the CFL with four different franchises … Brother, Chris II, is a junior wide receiver for the Vols … Majoring in sociology … Favorite sport other than football is basketball … Favorite food is pasta and favorite TV show is American Dad … Favorite movie is Transformers … X handle is @BrazzellColin and Instagram handle is @colin_brazzellFB | Josh Heupel Postgame Press Conference vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Bailey, Brazzell, Staley Postgame vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Aguilar, Herring Postgame vs. Georgia (9.13.25)
Saturday, September 13
FB | Cinematic Recap vs. ETSU (9.6.25)
Tuesday, September 09