The 2002 Tennessee Volunteers football team represented the University of Tennessee

University of Tennessee

The University of Tennessee is a public land-grant university headquartered at Knoxville, Tennessee, United States...

 in the 2002 college football season. The team was coached by Phillip Fulmer

Phillip Fulmer

Phillip Fulmer is a TV college football analyst and the former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, who compiled a 152–52 record from 1992–2008 as head coach, but was fired during a 5–7 season in 2008...

. The Vols played their home games in Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium

Neyland Stadium is a sports stadium in Knoxville, Tennessee, USA. It serves primarily as the home of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, but is also used to host large conventions and has been a site for several NFL exhibition games. The stadium's official capacity is 102,455...

 and competed in the Eastern Division of the SEC

Southeastern Conference

The Southeastern Conference is an American college athletic conference that operates in the southeastern part of the United States. It is headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama...

. The Vols finished the season 8–5, 5–3 in SEC play and lost the Peach Bowl

2002 Peach Bowl

The 2002 edition to the Peach Bowl featured the Maryland Terrapins and the Tennessee Volunteers.-1st half:Maryland scored first on a 1 yard touchdown run from quarterback Scott McBrien giving Maryland a 7–0 lead. In the second quarter, Maryland cornerback Curome Cox returned an interception...

 30–3 to Maryland

2002 Maryland Terrapins football team

The 2002 Maryland Terrapins football team represented University of Maryland in the 1990 NCAA Division I-A college football season. Led by head coach Ralph Friedgen, the Terrapins appeared in the 2002 Peach Bowl.-Regular season:...

.

Coaching staff

• Phillip Fulmer
  Phillip Fulmer
  Phillip Fulmer is a TV college football analyst and the former head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, who compiled a 152–52 record from 1992–2008 as head coach, but was fired during a 5–7 season in 2008...
  
   – Head Coach
• John Chavis – Defensive Coordinator
• Randy Sanders
  Randy Sanders
  Randy Sanders is the American football offensive coordinator and assistant coach of quarterbacks for the University of Kentucky Wildcats...
  
   – Offensive Coordinator

Schedule

Schedule Source: Dates and Matchups for Tennessee Football Games for the 2002 SEC Season

2003 NFL Draft

The 2003 NFL Draft

2003 NFL Draft

The 2003 NFL Draft was the procedure by which National Football League teams selected amateur college football players. The draft is known officially as the "NFL Annual Player Selection Meeting" and has been conducted annually since 1936. The draft was held April 26–27, 2003 at the Theatre at...

 was held on April 26–27, 2003 at the theater at Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden

Madison Square Garden, often abbreviated as MSG and known colloquially as The Garden, is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the New York City borough of Manhattan and located at 8th Avenue, between 31st and 33rd Streets, situated on top of Pennsylvania Station.Opened on February 11, 1968, it is the...

 in New York City

New York City

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. The following University of Tennessee players were selected:

Player	Position	Round	Pick	NFL Team
Eddie Moore Eddie Moore Eddie Deon Moore is an American football player who currently plays linebacker for the Denver Broncos. He went to high school in South Pittsburg, Tennessee...	LB	2nd	49	Miami Dolphins 2003 Miami Dolphins season The 2003 Miami Dolphins season was the team's 38th as a member of the National Football League. The Dolphins improved upon their previous season's output of 9–7, instead winning 10 games. This marked the second consecutive winning season for the team, however, they failed to clinch a playoff berth...
Kelley Washington Kelley Washington James Kelley Washington is an American football wide receiver for the San Diego Chargers. He was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals in the third round of the 2003 NFL Draft...	WR	3rd	65	Cincinnati Bengals 2003 Cincinnati Bengals season The 2003 Cincinnati Bengals season was the team's 36th year in professional football and its 34th with the National Football League. The Bengals are now under first year Head Coach Marvin Lewis, who replaced Dick LeBeau who was fired following the 2002 season for the worst season in Bengals history...
Jason Witten Jason Witten Christopher Jason Witten is an American football tight end who plays for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Tennessee....	TE	3rd	69	Dallas Cowboys 2003 Dallas Cowboys season 2003 marked the 44th season for the Dallas Cowboys organization as the team, coming off three consecutive 5–11 seasons, hired former New York Giants and New England Patriots coach Bill Parcells....
Julian Battle Julian Battle Julian Battle is a professional Canadian football defensive back who is currently a free agent...	CB	3rd	92	Kansas City Chiefs 2003 Kansas City Chiefs season The 2003 Kansas City Chiefs season resulted in a 13–3 record, beginning with a nine-game winning streak—the franchise’s best start in their 40-year history. The Chiefs won the AFC West and clinched the second seed in the playoffs...
Aubrayo Franklin Aubrayo Franklin -Baltimore Ravens:In his rookie year, he only appeared in one game recording one tackle. In his second season with the Ravens, he contributed to the team by making six appearances and two tackles. In 2005, Franklin played in 15 games and notched up 20 tackles and his first career sack at the Denver...	DT	5th	146	Baltimore Ravens 2003 Baltimore Ravens season The 2003 Baltimore Ravens season was the team's eighth season in the NFL. They improved upon their previous output of 7–9, instead winning 10 games and making a playoff appearance...
Keyon Whiteside Keyon Whiteside Keyon Shontel Whiteside is a former American football linebacker of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Indianapolis Colts in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.-External links:*...	LB	5th	162	Indianapolis Colts 2003 Indianapolis Colts season The 2003 Indianapolis Colts season was the 51st season for the team in the National Football League and 20th in Indianapolis.-Roster:-Schedule:- Division standings :...
Rashad Moore Rashad Moore Glenn Rashad Moore is an American football defensive tackle who's currently a free agent. He was originally drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the sixth round of the 2003 NFL Draft...	DT	6th	183	Seattle Seahawks 2003 Seattle Seahawks season The 2003 Seattle Seahawks season was the team's 28th season with the National Football League.-2003 NFL Draft:-Regular season:-Playoffs:-External links:* *...
Demetrin Veal Demetrin Veal Demetrin Leandro Veal is an American football defensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Atlanta Falcons in the seventh round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Tennessee.Veal has also been a member of the Baltimore Ravens, Denver Broncos, Tennessee...	DE	7th	238	Atlanta Falcons 2003 Atlanta Falcons season The 2003 Atlanta Falcons season is best remembered for in the 3rd preseason game, the QB Michael Vick broke his leg and was done for most of the season. Atlanta had 2 other QBs take over for a combined 2-10 record. Vick returned in week 14 and ended the season with a 3-1 record.-NFL...