He served as the football color analyst for the University of Tennessee's Vol Radio Network from 1999 to 2021, working alongside play-by-play commentator Bob Kesling.
[2] Priest joined Tennessee's football team, at the time coached by Doug Dickey, in 1967, though freshmen were ineligible to play varsity before the 1970s.
[6] As a member of the stellar 1969 defensive unit that included Jack "Hacksaw" Reynolds, Steve Kiner, and Jackie Walker, Priest registered an SEC-leading seven interceptions.
Tennessee's new head coach, Bill Battle, hired two talented assistants, Larry Jones and Buddy Bennett, who encouraged a more aggressive style of play.
[12] During the third quarter of the Vols' 17–6 win over Georgia Tech, Priest intercepted a pass from Eddie McAshan at the Tennessee one yard line to snuff out a long drive.
Priest's career tally of 305 interception return yards remained tied with teammate Mike Jones for the school record until 2008, when it was broken by Eric Berry.
[17] A three-time Academic All-SEC athlete, Priest was awarded an NCAA post-graduate scholarship following his senior year, and served as a graduate assistant for the Vols during the 1971 season.
[20] During the latter year, at the conclusion of Tennessee's national championship season, the long-time Vol Radio Network duo of play-by-play announcer John Ward and football color analyst Bill Anderson retired, and sports reporter Bob Kesling and Priest were hired as their respective successors.