Tennessee walk-on LB Grier Short brings depth, effort, and developmental upside
Grier Short is a Tennessee linebacker who has already shown he can earn snaps as a true freshman walk-on, appearing in three games and recording a tackle in his debut against Chattanooga in the 2024 season.[5] His value is less about box-score volume and more about reliability, coachability, and the kind of effort-driven depth teams need in a physical SEC roster build; based on his early role, he looks like a developmental fit for a program that prizes special teams value, toughness, and steady improvement.[4][5]
