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Tennessee Receiver Chris Brazzell Arrested on Suspended License, Speeding Charges

He is due in court on August 20; his future with the Volunteers depends on that outcome.

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Tennessee’s Chris Brazzell II (17) during Tennessee football’s first fall practice, in Knoxville, Tenn., Wednesday, July 31, 2024. © Caitie McMekin/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK

Overview

  • On August 8, Knoxville police stopped Brazzell for driving 60 mph in a 35 mph zone near Henley Street Bridge and arrested him for speeding and operating on a suspended license.
  • Brazzell presented his U.S. passport after officers discovered his license had been suspended since August 2024 for failing to appear at a Blount County court hearing.
  • The University of Tennessee has confirmed awareness of the traffic stop but has not yet imposed any team discipline for the junior wide receiver.
  • Last season Brazzell recorded 333 receiving yards and two touchdowns on 29 catches, making his availability vital for a receiver corps already strained by injuries.
  • His scheduled court appearance on August 20 will determine legal outcomes that could affect his participation in Tennessee’s season-opening game.