Parker Ball played offensive line for Tennessee from 2019-23.

Ball is now serving as a graduate assistant for the Vols in 2024.

Tennessee practiced for a fifth time during fall training camp on Monday. Fourth-year offensive line coach Glen Elarbee met with media after practice and discussed Ball being on staff this season.

"He's the smartest guy in this building," Elarbee said. "Last year, loved him as a player. He was already a coach in the making. He got with John (Campbell Jr.) every Friday and studied tips. He's just picked up where he's left off. One, he's been in it for three years, so he knows it inside and out.

"He's the freakiest, smartest human being walking the planet. He keeps me correct. We'll be sitting in the meeting room, I can just hear him go that's your Parker noise, and I'll know I misspoke, and I'll correct it, and if I don't, he'll jump my button and get me corrected. He's awesome man. He's going to be a way better coach than I ever could have been."

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