Dominic Bailey to participate in 2026 Hula Bowl

Tennessee senior defensive lineman Dominic Bailey is headed to the Hula Bowl that is set to be played at Spec Martin Stadium in DeLand, Fla. on January 10.

Bailey’s production and versatility were instrumental for a Tennessee defensive line in 2025 that was fairly active, especially for the first half of the campaign.

Splitting his time between defensive end and defensive tackle, Bailey led the Vols with 5.5 sacks and 7.5 tackles for loss, to go along with 25 tackles, three quarterback hurries and one forced fumble. He totaled 503 snaps – 62 more than any other defensive lineman – on the season with a Pro Football Focus grade of 74.1, the highest of his career.  

For his career, the sixth-year Vol tallied 75 tackles, eight sacks, 12.5 tackles for loss, three fumble recoveries and two forced fumbles in 53 games.

From the Hula Bowl Website

The Hula Bowl is the Nation’s Premier College Football All-Star Game dedicated to Seniors only. The Hula Bowl is an event where all NFL, UFL and CFL teams will be represented by their top scouts during Hula Bowl week practices.  Players will have a unique opportunity for one on one interviews with teams.

120 of the top senior athletes will be selected to play at the 2026 Hula Bowl in DeLand, Florida. It’s the perfect place for them to showcase their talent against the best in the game. Our players will be coming in from across the United States, Canada, and Japan.​