Josh Schell
CAREER Transfer defensive lineman who comes to Tennessee after spending three seasons at Division II Grand Valley State in Michigan … Signed with the Vols in April 2025 and has two seasons of eligibility remaining, including the 2025 campaign … Played in 24 career games … Was also a standout pitcher on the GVSU baseball team. 2024 – RS-SOPHOMORE (GVSU) Played in 13 games and finished with 35 tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks. 2023 – RS-FRESHMAN (GVSU) Recorded 11 tackles, one quarterback hurry and a pass breakup as a member of the defensive line … Played in eight games … Tallied two tackles vs. Assumption (9/16) … Notched three tackles at Northern Michigan (10/21) … Logged two stops and a pass breakup at Wayne State (11/4). 2022 – FRESHMAN (GVSU) Earned a redshirt and did not play in any games … Was also a member of the baseball team as an all-tournament team pitcher. HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Prepped at Mount Pleasant High School before signing with Grand Valley State … Majoring in communication studies … X handle is @ Josh81248124 … Instagram handle is @josh_schell8124 R
- TransferredAnnounced · Jan 4, 2026Josh Schell (DL) officially transferred from University of Tennessee, Knoxville to University of Central Florida
- CommittedUpNext · 1/11/26, 12:34 AMJosh Schell (DL) committed to University of Central Florida
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | TACK | SOLO | TFL | TACK YDS | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | University of Central Florida | 7 | 0 | 90 | Med. | 5 | 1 | 1.5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 2025 |  University of Tennessee, Knoxville | 12 | 0 | 68 | -- | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 |  Grand Valley State University | 13 | 1 | -- | Med. | 37 | 9 | 6 | 21 | 2.0 |
| 2023 | Grand Valley State University | 8 | 1 | -- | -- | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 40 | 2 | 158 | Med. | 54 | 14 | 7.5 | 23 | 2.5 |
Profile last updated Nov 5, 2026