Grier Short

#57 · LB · Jr. · Tennessee6′1″ · 222 lb · Franklin, TN · Ensworth

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Grier Short is a linebacker at Tennessee who has not played in Tennessee's 8 games this season; the last season with a stat line was 2024.

Where Short comes from

  • Franklin, TNHometown
  • EnsworthHigh school
  • About 150 miles from Neyland StadiumDistance
  • On the Tennessee roster since 2024Roster

Where Short fits

Tennessee lists 11 linebackers this season.

Tennessee linebackers with a game this season

Tennessee is 6-2, No. 16 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: vs Kentucky, Sat Nov 7.

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On Trialas of Nov 4

Grier Short is on trial in Tennessee's fan jury — the eye test against the résumé.

Tennessee fans keep putting the player's case on trial, week to week.

medium confidence22 sources

Minority viewA vocal minority sees it the other way.

Read the story so far

Grier Short lines up at LB for Tennessee.

Tennessee fans keep putting the player's case on trial, week to week.

Whatever the tape says, fans have already made up their minds.

AI-generated narrative · may contain errors · not journalism · updated 2026-11-04

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