Edrees Ameer Farooq is an American football defensive back for the Tennessee Volunteers.
Early life Farooq attended Saint Frances Academy in Baltimore, Maryland, and committed to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers over Ohio State and Texas.
College career As a freshman in 2024, Farooq played in all 13 games, notching 13 tackles with one being for a loss. He entered the 2025 season as a starter in the Volunteers secondary. In week 9 of the 2025 season, Farooq intercepted a pass which he returned 45-yards for a touchdown in a victory over Kentucky. He finished the 2025 season with 76 tackles, three pass deflections, two interceptions, a fumble recovery, four forced fumbles, and a touchdown in 12 starts.
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External links Tennessee Volunteers bio