Tennessee's Xavier Gilliam Earns Major National Honor

Tennessee football player Xavier Gilliam has received a major national honor, according to a report from Sports Illustrated. The recognition has drawn attention to Gilliam and to the work he has done for the Volunteers.

The available report does not name the specific honor in its headline or summary, so the details of the award itself are not spelled out there. What is clear is that the honor is national in scope and significant enough to single Gilliam out for attention beyond Tennessee.

For Tennessee, having a player earn that kind of national recognition reflects well on the program and on Gilliam individually. It is another sign of a Volunteer standing out on a larger stage.