KNOXVILLE - The second player to sign with Tennessee during college's football's first-ever early signing period is in position to compete for immediate playing time.
Punter and kicker Paxton Brooks from West Columbia, S.C. signed Wednesday morning with the Volunteers, joining in-state offensive lineman Tanner Antonutti as the first two members of the Volunteers' 2018 signing class.
With the graduation of record-setting punter Trevor Daniel, Brooks figures to compete with Joe Doyle for the right to replace Daniel. Brooks also kicked field goals and handled kickoffs in high school.