The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga football program is among the top schools in the country for producing NFL talent at the FCS level. This comes from a close look at
the NFLDraftDiamonds.com recent post of all FCS level players currently on an NFL roster.
The Mocs have seven that are on a roster as of the July 3 release date. These include
C.J. Board ('16 – Jacksonville Jaguars),
Tae Davis ('17 – Cleveland Browns),
Corey Levin ('16 – Chicago Bears),
Isaiah Mack ('18 – Tennessee Titans),
Kareem Orr ('18 – Tennessee Titans), Buster Skrine ('10 – Chicago Bears) and
Nick Tiano ('19 – Houston Texans).
UTC is one of nine programs in the FCS with at least seven currently in the NFL. This does not include
Keionta Davis ('16) who was recently released by the New England Patriots. There are only five teams with eight or more.
James Madison leads the country with 13, followed by Harvard and North Dakota State at 10. Illinois State (9), Delaware (8), UTC (7), Idaho (7), Samford (7) and South Carolina State (7) round out those with seven or more.
Season tickets for the Mocs' 2020 home schedule are on sale now. Fans are encouraged to purchase or renew online prior to the June 30 deadline.
Be sure to check out this COVID-19 related information concerning Mocs football season tickets.
UTC opens its five-game home schedule on Saturday, Sept. 19, with a 6:00 p.m. (E.D.T.) kickoff against North Alabama.