With the Jacksonville Jaguars getting the weekend off after a Thursday Night Football victory, VFL Joey Aguilar returned to Rocky Top on Saturday afternoon to watch his Vols take on the Kentucky Wildcats in a Dark Mode matchup from Neyland Stadium.

Ahead of the game, Aguilar got himself a nice spot in the front row of the Vol Walk. There he saw several of his former teammates, including Braylon Staley, David Sanders Jr., Mike Matthews, and Radarious Jackson. He also gave handshakes and hugs to freshmen TK Keys and Faizon Brandon, as well as VFL Hendon Hooker.

“JOEY!”

Joey Aguilar catching up with his former teammates like Mike Matthews, Braylon Staley, and David Sanders Jr.! https://t.co/xlqpfgoLGZ

— Paige Dauer (@PaigeDauerFDP) November 7, 2026

Hendon + Joey back on Rocky Top!

@henhook2 + @Jooey16_ https://t.co/LlgKdS0IQO

— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) November 7, 2026

Aguilar spent one season in Knoxville. In 2025, the Vols finished 8-5 (4-4 SEC) with a loss to Illinois in the Music City Bowl. However, the offense took a big step back in the right direction. Aguilar posted an SEC-high in passing yards at 3,565 with 24 touchdowns and 10 interceptions.

Prior to his only season at UT, Aguilar played two at Appalachian State. He also played two years at the junior college level. He only had spring practice to get ready for his season with the Vols, though. Initially, he transferred to UCLA, but re-entered the portal after Nico Iamaleava took his spot with the Bruins.

Aguilar signed with the Jaguars as an undrafted free agent this past spring. He played well during the preseason and has been with the Jags’ practice squad this year.