1956 Tennessee Volunteers football team

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Schedule

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Roster

Team players drafted into the NFL

Player Position Round Pick NFL club
John Gordy Tackle 2 24 Detroit Lions
Frank Kolinsky Tackle 28 329 Pittsburgh Steelers

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