The former Alabama commit ended up saying no to the Tide originally, before committing to Florida over Miami. He did not play as freshman and has four seasons of eligibility remaining. He played four games as a freshman in 2021 and took a redshirt. Orr played three games at UT in 2019 and eight games in 2020, but he did not appear in a game in 2021. He was a three-star prospect out of Florence, Alabama, playing quarterback, running back and wide receiver in high school. Defensive tackle Omarr Norman-Lott, a starter for Arizona State, has committed to Tennessee. He has four seasons of eligibility remaining. Merrill, a sophomore and . Evans missed four games due to injury and entered the transfer portal on Nov. 26 before the regular season finale. -Former five-star cornerback from California from the class of 2020. Edwards, a 6-5, 324-pounder, enrolled at UT in 2021 as a walk-on after playing at Clarksville (Tennessee) High and receiving scholarship offers from FCS schools. Tennessee's 'big back' lost his 2022 season to injury after showing some promise in 2021. His only playing time came against Ball State (three carries for 6 yards), Akron (five carries for 22 yards) and UT Martin (three carries for 9 yards). The Vols (11-2) beat Clemson in the Orange Bowl to cap their first 11-win season since 2001. The transfer portal is already filled with hundreds upon hundreds of talented players from around the SEC. 97.63. In committing to Western Kentucky, he will join a high-flying pass-happy offense under former Tennessee offensive coordinator Tyson Helton, the head coach of the Hilltoppers. Since the end of the regular season in December, Tennessee football has seen 11 players opt to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, with most of those players having either committed or signed with new schools. He enrolled at UT in 2020 as a preferred walk-on and did not appear in a game over the past two seasons. On Monday (December 5th), the portal officially opened for business, allowing hundreds of players to explore other opportunities. And theres the first of the day Donte Thornton has committed to Tennessee. Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play Clemson (11-2, 8-0 ACC) in the Capital One Orange Bowl on Dec. 30.. Kickoff between the Vols and . In spring practice, Robinson played guard on the second- and third-team offensive line. Here are some of the top players from the SEC according to 247Sports 2023 transfer portal tracker: *All players listed via 247Sports 2023 Transfer Portal Tracker*, Your email address will not be published. Played special teams against Tennessee. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has committed to Maryland. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. He has four seasons of eligibility remaining. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was 37-of-81 passing for 550 yards and two TDs. 2022 College Football Transfer Portal 247Sports 247Sports Home FB Rec FB Recruiting Home News Feed Team Rankings Commitments Decommitments Scheduled Commits Player Rankings Player Search. 3 quarterback in 2021. In the lead-up to Josh Heupels inaugural season at Tennessee, Heupel and his staff were proficient in the portal, bringing in some of the most dynamic players on Tennessees roster. In 2022, he had 43 tackles and one interception as a part-time starter. Comprehensive College Football news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more Tennessee Football: Recap of the Vols transfer portal pickups, more Tennessee quarterback Joe Milton III (7) celebrates with his teammates during the first half of the Orange Bowl game. In two seasons with Tennessee, he played 13 games with eight starts. He entered the portal on Aug. 29 after playing one game at UT on special teamsas a freshman in 2020. Campbell was sidelined during the first month of the season and his lone appearance came against UT Martin (13 snaps). The transfer portal tracker is open, and Tennessee football players have jumped in. In 2021, Beckwith played in the Kentucky game and had one rushing attempt for 2 yards against South Alabama. The oft-injured running back missed the entire 2022 season due to an upper-body injury suffered during offseason workouts in July. The Volunteers are also going after tight end Kyle Morlock, who was a two-time D-II All-American. Perry essentially was the No. He was rated a three-star prospect by 247Sports Composite in the 2022 class out of Ocoee High in Orlando, Florida. The transfer portal is already filled with hundreds upon hundreds of talented players from around the SEC. -Four-star safety in the class of 2018 that was originally committed to Tennessee in May of 2017. Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Entering the portal doesnt guarantee a player will transfer, but instances of a player withdrawing their names and returning are rare. After all, Brandon Turnage and Kamal Hadden are both on the roster. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. BYU linebacker Keenan Pili has committed to Tennessee. He played one game in 2022. Mitchell has one season of eligibility remaining. Tennessee did extend Summerall an offer but did not seem to be too high on his initial list. Orr, a 5-11, 212-pound walk-on, entered the portal following the 2021 season. But he struggled to make much noise in his two seasons in the program and was well down the pecking order at offensive tackle during his redshirt freshman season in 2022. Nixon, a 6-3, 235-pounder from Atlanta, announced on April 27 on Twitter that he had entered the portal. Tennessee. He is from the Atlanta area, which makes the opportunity more interesting. Why reach for last minute prospects to fill. Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava arrived for bowl practices, and Jackson appears to see the writing on the wall. The former Mid-State standout appeared poised for a bigger role as a sophomore in 2022, but ultimately was outside of the receiver rotation and totaled just 55 snaps in seven appearances on offense this season while also contributing on special teams. Now, heading into 2022, the tables have turned to a degree. 0:49. He missed most of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury. He primarily served on the field-goal and extra-point team. Former Tennessee running back Justin Williams-Thomas has committed to Stanford. However, after disruption throughout the season, Rattler was benched during the season. Josh Heupel Discusses Orange Bowl Prep, Opt Outs, Newcomers, and More. However, his fourth-down drop against the Gators was costly as Tennessee tried to play catch-up in the second half, and Calloway didnt play the rest of the season, taking a redshirt. ESPN Draft Expert Says Hendon Hookers Stock Isnt Free Falling, Vitello Returns From Suspension, Maui Ahuna Makes Tennessee Debut Against Charleston Southern, Everything Tony Vitello Said About Maui Ahunas Debut, Recent Suspension. The college football transfer portal season is always one of the most chaotic times of the year. Fields, a 5-10, 186-pounder, entered the portal in the spring after not appearing on UT's roster since the Music City Bowl in December. The one-time quarterback was the primary kickoff returner for the Vols and also played on multiple other coverage and return units, including the punt team where he was valuable as a gunner. Were expecting some movement today, starting with Oregon receiver Donte Thornton, who will announce his plans at 1 p.m. Not to mention, quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Joe Milton III are both transfer portal players from the off-season. Brandon Turnage, Kamal Hadden, William Mohan, Juwan Mitchell, DaJon Terry, Caleb Tremblay, JaVonta Payton, Joe Milton III, Chase McGrath, and Hendon Hooker are all transfer portal players, many of whom found the most success in their career at Tennessee. The transfer portal and the promise of immediate eligibility has accelerated movement at every position - even kickers - but especially quarterbacks. The transfer portal is, arguably, hotter than ever with the 2021 bowl season rapidly approaching. Williams-Thomas rushed for 37 yards on 11 carries. Tennessee appears to have other priorities, but we will see if that changes moving forward. Required fields are marked *, 2014 2023 Rocky Top Insider. Your email address will not be published. Gambling problem? Castles was second-team All-Big Sky after catching 32 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. There will be a small contingent of quarterbacks in . Hodge, a 6-1, 218-pounder, transferred to Indiana State, signing there on Dec. 15. The Rocky Top Forum Ticket Exchange The Main Board New posts Trending Search forums Tennessee already has some movement, and youll likely see more in the coming days. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Gibbs was not offered a scholarship by Tennessee at the time, despite receiving other offers from Florida, Alabama, LSU, and Michigan. He started his career at Butler Community College, played two seasons at Texas and the past two seasons at Tennessee. Williams-Thomas, a 6-foot, 210-pounder, was reported Nov. 30 as entering the portal. The Montgomery (Ala.) Carver High School native is one of the latest entries into the transfer portal. The Vols have a need at cornerback as they continue to build depth in the secondary. Receiver Walker Merrill has opted to enter the transfer portal. All rights reserved. Here's a look at who has entered the portal, with the latest announcements at the top of the list. He has three years of eligibility remaining after missing the 2022 season with an upper-body injury. Holiday has elite speed, which earned him a role as UT's primary kick returner. Standing at 60 188 pounds, the graduate ofOuachita Parish High School in Monroe, La., has been a two-year starter with the Louisiana-Monroe Warhawks and very productive for them in the process. He led UT in rushing for most of the season, finishingwith 525 yards and six TDs on 81 carries(6.5 yards per carry) in seven games. Perry redshirted in 2020, played seven games in 2021 and 13 games in 2022. There is not a lot to report on Hampton as he has been quiet. Defensive tackle Jordan Phillips has hit the portal. A third-year offensive lineman who has played in 14 games and with two starts earned Academic All-Big 12 First Team honors in 2021 made his debut versus UTEP in 2020 was an All-American and two-time all-district honoree in high school participated in the 2020 Under Armour All-America Game a member of the Big 12 Commissioners Honor Roll (spring 2021). He played in 12 games with four starts, all in 2019, for the Vols. Jones (Orlando, FL) 90.83. Former Vol Robert Neyland Jr., son of General Robert Neyland, has died. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; Top Transfer Portal Rankings. In seven games, he passedfor 594 yards, four TDs and two interceptions. But some. The four-star back was quickly beaten out on the depth chart by Dylan Sampson. Transfer portal season has arrived, and its now in full swing. The former four-star prospect did not play a game for the Vols. UT had a solid recruiting class coming off a 7-6 season and returns a ton of talent. REDSHIRT FRESHMAN (2021)Played in 11 games with one start started at right tackle against Oklahoma in the Red River Showdown also saw time at left tackle during the season and worked with the field goal unit blocked for Bijan Robinsons 137 rushing yard performance against Oklahoma and 135-yard outing against Oklahoma State helped Keilan Robinson rush for 111 yards on nine carries at West Virginia, the first 100-yard game of his career blocked for Roschon Johnsons career-best 179 rushing yards against Kansas State. A In the 2021 class, hewas rated a four-star prospect, the No. Linebacker Juwan Mitchell has entered the transfer portal. 73 rushing attempts, 261 yards, 3 touchdowns. This season he had 14 kick returns for 281 yards (20.1-yard average). As we get set to break down the players in the transfer portal they should target, these are all uncommitted prospects. Valentine, a 6-3, 205-pounder, announced on April 23 on Twitter that he had entered the portal. He has two years of eligibility remaining, so his experience and the depth he provides would be huge for Tennessee football. He may end up being the starter at right tackle for the 2023 season. Rank Pos Ratings NIL Value Status Last Team New Team. CB. On3. Backup long snapper Will Albright entered the transfer portal on Jan. 6. After playing in eight of 10 games as a freshman in 2020, Holiday caught one pass and totaled 126 yards on five kickoff returns in 2021. Photo by Ric Butler/Rocky Top Insider. Bethel, a 6-1, 195-pounder, announced on April 30 on Twitter than he had entered the transfer portal. 6 in the final College Football Playoff Top 25, the Vols are gearing up for their Orange Bowl matchup against Clemson on December 30 at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Zakai Zeigler exits Arkansas game with apparent knee injury, Former Tennessee assistants land new roles in the NFL, 4-star WR JJ Harrell commits to Tennessee, BaseVols ground Flyers with weekend sweep, get updates on Vitello, Ahuna. He was a two-star prospect who played high school football at Rossview and Northeast in Clarksville. Kns Tennessee Kentucky Football, Memphis wide receiver Antonio Gibson breaks past ULM linebacker Rashaad Harding, right, and cornerback Josh Newton at Malone Stadium in Monroe, La on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019.W 24446. GoVols247 will keep tabs on Tennessee's transfer portal entries as the window remains open into the middle of this month. Tennessee Transfer Portal Tracker. 16 linebacker and No. Similar threads. Tayven Jackson, a 6-3, 200-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 13. The Jayhawks completely cleaned the house after firing Les Miles, and Terry's entry into the portal has kicked open a recruitment he has never had before. Robinsonwas a three-star signee in the 2020 class, took a redshirt as a freshman and played all 13 games in 2021. All rights reserved. Merrill caught touchdown passes against Ball State (late in the first half) and Akron (early in the fourth quarter) in September and against Vanderbilt (in the third quarter) in the regular-season finale. He has three years of eligibility remaining. In 2021, Whitehead rushed for 276 yards on 32 carries, mostly as a powerful short-yardage back and strong pass protector. RS-JR 6-2 205. -As a three-star JUCO prospect in the class of 2021, Robinson was the second-ranked junior college player out of the state of North Carolina. Tennessee Volunteers. -Formerly a four-star athlete in the class of 2020, Tennison committed to Auburn in September of 2019. After Tennessee brought in head coach Josh Heupel, he used the transfer portal in his first off-season to get a jump start on building the roster that he was looking for. Campbell spent most of his time at Tennessee on special teams. Tennessee football should be active in the NCAA transfer portal, and the door swings both ways. . He never settled into a position. After much consideration I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 3yrs of eligibility. Last year, Newton had a breakout campaign with five tackles for a loss, eight pass deflections, two interceptions and 48 tackles, 28 of which were solo. They also would mostly fill voids Rocky Top needs to fill now, and the programs connections to them may put them higher up on the list. Started the first two games of the season, Tennessee did offer during original recruitment in 2021, 2022: 10 attempts, 39 yards, two touchdowns. The windows are for when players can enter the portal they dont necessarily have to transfer within them. He was a three-star prospect after a standout career at Maryville. With Tennessee down four wideouts due to opt-outs and portal entries, though, Merrill did not play a snap on offense in the Orange Bowl. Agreed that everyone on that list did NOT hurt us by leaving and the ones leaving wont matter either. His best game was against Missouri, when he rushed for 76 yards on nine carries. Walker Merrill, a 6-1, 195-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 4. Dec 19, 2022 1:42 PM EST. He was a three-star signee in the 2020 class. - Jan 16, 2022 The transfer portal has opened the door to increased movement throughout college football as the sport has never seen before. He played in 23 games over two seasons with the Vols, and he has two seasons of eligibility remaining. After Tennessee made the switch to Jeremy Pruitt, the former four-star quarterback took his talents to Nebraska before entering the portal on Thursday. -Formerly a four-star prospect in the class of 2019, Asante didnt look to have Tennessee very high on his last. Played in 11 games in 2022 as a . Calloway played in eight games as a freshman in 2020, appearing mostly on special teams and catching two passes for 20 yards against Vanderbilt. Serving on special teams, he appeared in four games in 2019, one game in 2020 and no games in 2021. These are the top 10 transfers Tennessee football should pursue. . This season Calloway had two catches for 20 yards in nine games. Redshirt freshman offensive tackle William Parker has entered the portal. Marley, a 6-foot-3, 195-pounder, entered the transfer portal on Jan. 14after one season at UT. Required fields are marked *, 2014 2023 Rocky Top Insider. That included a 2018 redshirt and 2020 COVID-exempt year. One of the bigger gets for Tennessee's 2022 class, it just never seemed to fit for Williams-Thomas. He was a 4-star signee in the 2020 class. . That didnt take long Tayven Jackson lands with Indiana. The first window opened on Monday, December 5, and will run through January 18, and there will be a 15-day window in May as well after many schools have ended spring practice. -Once the top-ranked quarterback in the country, Rattler was a five-star quarterback from the class of 2019, taking his talents to Oklahoma. -Four-star defensive end from the class of 2019. He looks the part and has some versatility having played both left and right tackle in his time with the Vols. 2022. football. While the Vols consider who to potentially add to their roster, they will lose a few players. Tennessee has already been linked to a couple of receivers. The Volunteers. He chose Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Louisville. BREAKING Tennessee WR/KR Jimmy Holliday plans on entering the NCAA transfer portal. He committed to the Vols on Jan. 21, 2021, three days after coach Jeremy Pruitt was fired and six days before Josh Heupel was hired. Phillips played three games and made one tackle during his freshman season. The portal has become nearly as important as regular high school recruiting, as programs now have the opportunity to add proven talent from across the country. Reach Adam Sparks at adam.sparks@knoxnews.com and on Twitter @AdamSparks. Whitehead rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries in 2021, but even as he started to show signs of contributing he dealt with a couple of minor injuries. The Tennessee Lady Vols have landed the biggest transfer out of the women's basketball portal for a season that hasn't even been completed. GoVols247 will keep tabs on Tennessees transfer portal entries as the window remains open into the middle of this month. Jackson led a touchdown drive he completed with a scoring run against Akron in September in what was the most extensive action of his lone season at Tennessee. But some players can find opportunities for more playing time elsewhere. The 6-2, 185 pounder should help out immediately at cornerback, with two years of eligibility remaining. Tennessee capped its 2022 regular season on November 26 with a dominant 56-0 win over Vanderbilt. pic.twitter.com/mlJ3mJEGhg, juice 2.0 (@LenNethW4) December 2, 2022, 3 Years of eligibility! The 247Sports four-star was a four-game redshirt in 2021, but played in just one game as Tennessees No. But Bell did not play in a game as a freshman in 2021. The transfer portal tracker is open, and Tennessee football players have jumped in. Now in his first full off-season, Heupel has been working the portal again to bring in more experienced talent. He was afour-star prospect in UT's 2020 class. He also didnt play during the 2020 season he came to Tennessee still recovering from a significant foot injury that ended his senior season of high school early and suffered a shoulder injury that sidelined him the rest of the fall. Josh Newton could help offset the loss at nickel. A seven-game starter who finished as Tennessees seventh-leading tackler in 2022, Mitchell will play his final season at his third different program after entering the portal. In total, 12 Tennessee players have entered the portal since August. 12 Tennessee players have entered the portal, Vitello Returns From Suspension, Maui Ahuna Makes Tennessee Debut Against Charleston Southern, Everything Tony Vitello Said About Maui Ahunas Debut, Recent Suspension, Immediate eligibility with four-years remaining, Son of legendary Tennessee QB Heath Shuler, Entered the portal on Dec. 10 & committed to Tennessee on Dec. 19, Breakout wide-receiver from the 2021 season, High-school two-star prospect, transfer portal four-star prospect, Immediate eligibility with three-years remaining, Entered the portal on Dec. 22 & committed to Tennessee on Jan. 8, Former commit of Josh Heupel and his staff while at UCF, Entered the portal on Dec. 29 & committed to Tennessee on Jan. 11, Immediate eligibility with one-year remaining, Immediate eligibility with two-years remaining. At the time of his commitment, Josh Heupel was the head coach at UCF and his primary recruiter was Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh. He was a four-star signee in the 2019 class, but played sparingly in three years at UT. Former Vol Justin Williams-Thomas has flipped his commitment to California after previously committing to Stanford. Herring was a late addition to Tennessees 2022 recruiting class as a junior college transfer, enrolling in the summer after an official visit. Grant Ramey about 2 hours. 2022: 25 receptions, 231 yards, 2 touchdowns. It was a similar role for him in 2021, when he appeared in seven games with just two appearances (10 snaps combined against Tennessee Tech and South Alabama) on offense. . It counted as a redshirt year, so he has four seasons of eligibility remaining. As a former Top247 prospect with a full complement of eligibility left, he should have plenty of suitors. But for some of them, Tennessee may present the best option. Holiday spent the past three seasons, including the 2020 COVID-exempt year, as a reserve wide receiver. It was the second season of Whiteheads three in the program that he missed due to injury. Mater Dei (Santa Ana, CA) 87.00. Romello Edwards, a 6-0, 187-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 5. Enrolled. Vitello Returns From Suspension, Maui Ahuna Makes Tennessee Debut Against Charleston Southern, Everything Tony Vitello Said About Maui Ahunas Debut, Recent Suspension. After a wild and confusing recruitment that saw him leave Georgia, Tennessee was the final visit he took before committing to TCU in May of 2020. . As a freshman in 2022, he played three games, passed for 37 yards and rushed for one TD. 2022 Tennessee Football Transfer Portal . However, he didnt make much noise during training camp before picking up an injury that had his right arm in a sling on the sideline. Hampton was a high-rated prospect coming out of high school in each sport, so he will be one to monitor. The Vols 2022 schedule featured road contests at Pittsburgh (W, 34-27 OT) in the second edition of theJohnny Majors Classic,LSU(W, 40-13),Georgia(L, 27-13), South Carolina (L, 63-38) and Vanderbilt (W, 56-0). He played in five games over two seasons with the Vols. There are several Memphis connections on the team, and Tony Vitello's baseball program is thriving. Please check your email for a confirmation. He played in 10 games as a freshman in 2021, starting and catching four passes for 40 yards against Tennessee Tech, but recorded just one reception (late against Ole Miss) otherwise. Calbert, a former Warren County standout, spent the past five seasons at UT. Awalk-on redshirt freshman from Greeneville High, Albright was ranked the No. His process started late in high school, and Jeremy Pruitt's staff made a deep run at him before he ended up signing with Texas A&M. One way or another, though, buckle up. Tennessee is down to two scholarship quarterbacks with Jacksons decision to head elsewhere instead of sticking around long enough to see where he stacked up with veteran Joe Milton III and five-star freshman Nico Iamaleava in the Vols offseason quarterback competition. He signed with the Vols in February but was buried on the depth chart in his lone season. Odds & lines subject to change. QB - Spencer Rattler . Tennessee footballshould be activein the NCAA transfer portal, and the door swings both ways. Tennessee did not offer him at the time of his recruitment, but he is a former SEC linebacker with experience.
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