* 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Lucien Brunetti, a 6-0, 165-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 5. Karic, who played in 12 games in 2022 for the Longhorns, should have a chance to factor into the offensive line rotation early on for the Vols. Tennessee did not extend an offer to the Florida native at the time of his recruitment. His shoulder injury against the Skyhawks wound up sidelining him for the rest of the season, when he might have been Tennessees backup quarterback for the final couple of games if healthy he went through practices in Knoxville and Miami for the Orange Bowl, but was ruled out in pregame. 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. We take a look at the remaining options the Vols could pick up in the transfer portal. Wide receiver Walker Merrill and offensive lineman R.J. Perry became the eighth and ninth Tennessee football players to enter the transfer portal from the 2022 team. Perry essentially was the No. Merrill was a productive backup with eight catches for 116 yards and three TDs in 2022. Hed been in the program for nearly a year after going through more than a week of bowl practices in 2021 before enrolling early, but was just outside of the rotation at defensive tackle during his freshman season. As we get set to break down the players in the transfer portal they should target, these are all uncommitted prospects. @transferportal. 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 . He then was dismissed from the program in September following his arrest on charges of domestic assault. He had 27 catches for 363 yards and four touchdowns in 2021, after catching 12 passes for 194 yards . His touchdown was a 53-yarder in the opener against Ball State and he also hauled in a 38-yard reception against UT Martin. Former Vol Robert Neyland Jr., son of General Robert Neyland, has died. BREAKING Tennessee DL Jordan Phillips has entered the NCAA transfer portal, per @mzenitz. Orr played three games at UT in 2019 and eight games in 2020, but he did not appear in a game in 2021. 97.63. Since the Orange and White game on April 24th, Josh Heupel and Company have added transfer quarterback Joe . 2022: 25 receptions, 231 yards, 2 touchdowns. 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. Joseph, a 6-2, 220-pounder, transferred to Florida Atlantic, signing on Dec. 15. 2022: 7 tackles, 6 solo tackles, played in nine games with one start. Tennessee capped its 2022 regular season on November 26 with a dominant 56-0 win over Vanderbilt. Phillips played three games and made one tackle during his freshman season. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; Top Transfer Portal Rankings. The On3 Transfer Portal lists all college athletes that enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, including data on the previous and new school, player rankings, and overall team transfer rankings. The transfer portal tracker is open, and Tennessee football players have jumped in. The reality of the situation is it's going to be difficult for Tennessee to sustain its success from the 2022 season without adding a quarterback from the transfer portal. As a walk-on, the Montgomery Bell Academy product primarily served on the scout team. Portal Tracker: Where former Tennessee players are headed after entering NCAA Transfer Portal. But for some of them, Tennessee may present the best option. FRESHMAN (2020)Played in three games and started once, versus Colorado saw action as a reserve in the season opener versus UTEP contributed at left tackle following an injury to Derek Kerstetter in the regular season finale at Kansas State part of an offensive line that helped Texas set school records for points (55), total offense (638) and yards per play (9.4) in a bowl game versus Colorado blocked for an offense that rushed for 303 yards and passed for 335 in the Valero Alamo Bowl marked the first time that Texas has recorded more than 300 passing yards and 300 rushing yards in a bowl game anchored a unit that helped Bijan Robinson rush for 183 yards on 10 carries. As a recruit, Wease was the fourth-ranked player in the state of Texas and the 21st overall player in the nation. Auburn DuoJaren Handy and Jay Hardy entered the transfer portal back-to-back after not participating in Auburn's spring game, and the connection to Rodney Garner led Tennessee fans to think the Vols would get involved. Herring was a late addition to Tennessees 2022 recruiting class as a junior college transfer, enrolling in the summer after an official visit. Hardy could still be an intriguing option. Romello Edwards, a 6-0, 187-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 5. 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. Well keep track of all the action below. It was a rough day for Tennessee football when it comes to the transfer portal. GoVols247 will keep tabs on Tennessee's transfer portal entries as the window remains open into the middle of this month. The windows are for when players can enter the portal they dont necessarily have to transfer within them. 8/02 . He enrolled at UT in 2020 as a preferred walk-on and did not appear in a game over the past two seasons. The On3 Transfer Portal lists all college athletes that enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, including data on the previous and new school, player rankings, and overall team transfer rankings. Started the first two games of the season, Tennessee did offer during original recruitment in 2021, 2022: 10 attempts, 39 yards, two touchdowns. TE Miles. Tennessee footballshould be activein the NCAA transfer portal, and the door swings both ways. pic.twitter.com/ZnS0H7zYmw, jimmy calloway (@Jimmycalloway1) November 30, 2022. Who left before the 2022 season and had success at the. Brown's four years of remaining eligibility will be appealing to teams for sure. The oft-injured running back missed the entire 2022 season due to an upper-body injury suffered during offseason workouts in July. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was 37-of-81 passing for 550 yards and two TDs. Watts is a young, raw cornerback with a high upside. Just a couple of days after entering the portal, Perry committed to play at South Florida, where former Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh is now the head coach (with a staff including former Vols offensive line graduate Tyler Hudanick. He was a three-star prospect after a standout career at Maryville. Here's a quick look at Tennessee's transfer portal activity (via 247Sports) during the 2021 season and the following 2022 offseason: 2021-2022 Departures. 2022 College Football Transfer Portal @transferportal. Five players announced their intentions to enter it before it even opened and another went into the portal in December, and the roster movement has continued since the Vols closed the 2022 season with an 11-2 record after beating Clemson in the Orange Bowl on December 30. He has four seasons of eligibility remaining. While the Vols consider who to potentially add to their roster, they will lose a few players.. He played seven games over five years, serving on defense and special teams. Since the Orange and White game on April 24th, Josh Heupel and Company have added transfer quarterback Joe Milton, Texas Linebacker Juwan Mitchell, and Mississippi State Wide Receiver Javonta Payton. 2023 www.knoxnews.com. Orr, a 5-11, 212-pound walk-on, entered the portal following the 2021 season. 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. Williams-Thomas rushed for 37 yards on 11 carries. He was a two-star prospect who played high school football at Rossview and Northeast in Clarksville. Serving on special teams, he appeared in four games in 2019, one game in 2020 and no games in 2021. Calbert, a 6-5, 325-pounder, entered the transfer portal on Jan. 12 and committed to Eastern Kentucky onJan. 15 after earning his undergraduate degree and suffering through an injury plagued 2021 season. In two seasons with Tennessee, he played 13 games with eight starts. Pursuing top quarterbacks in the transfer portal will be a NIL venture. All rights reserved. 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 entered the portal on Aug. 29 after playing one game at UT on special teamsas a freshman in 2020. Required fields are marked *, 2014 2023 Rocky Top Insider. Dequanteous WattsThe Texas Tech transfer received initial interest from the Vols after entering the transfer portal. Walker Merrill, a 6-1, 195-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 4. -Gabriel was a tremendous quarterback in his first two years at UCF under the tutelage of Josh Heupel. BREAKING Former Tennessee OT Savion Herring has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, per @mzenitz. Marley, a 6-foot-3, 195-pounder, entered the transfer portal on Jan. 14after one season at UT. 2022. football. 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. Advertise with us Contact Us RTI Team. One way or another, though, buckle up. Tennessee did originally give Rattler an offer back in April of 2017. Tennessee got two marvelous seasons from. He entered the portal on Nov. 8 after playing two games in 2021 with one sack and 16 snaps played. Akporoghene, a 6-3, 310-pounder,entered the portal on Jan. 24 after playing seven games in three seasons with the Vols, and he announced his transfer to Tulsa on June 2. Jordan Phillips, a 6-2, 295-pounder, reportedlyentered the portal on Dec. 19. He enrolled early after choosing the Vols, who won the race in a recruitment that picked up during his big senior season (2,116 all-purpose yards, 14 touchdowns). Campbell spent most of his time at Tennessee on special teams. He has two years of eligibility remaining, so his experience and the depth he provides would be huge for Tennessee football. Dec 19, 2022 1:42 PM EST. Without Flowers, Tennessee will have a big gap to fill, especially in the secondary. Your email address will not be published. Many of those players have had a significant impact on securing Tennessees bowl appearance this year. He is from the Atlanta area, which makes the opportunity more interesting. 4 on the depth chart in a preseason competition. He converted to the position after playing quarterback in high school. It was the second season of Whiteheads three in the program that he missed due to injury. A little more than a week after he entered the portal, Wake Forest announced Merrill as a transfer addition. Tennessee has been active in the transfer portal over the last two and a half weeks. Rickea Jackson, who was the SEC's leading . Jones (Orlando, FL) 90.83. However, there are certain names on the list that Tennessee fans should keep an eye on. After missing the first two games for non-injury reasons, Mitchell started seven games this season and was Tennessees leading tackler for three straight games (Kentucky, Georgia and Missouri), totaling 22 stops in those games. He played at Maryville College in 2017-18, did not play in 2019 and then spent the past two seasons at UT. He was a three-star signee in the 2020 class. Willis,a 6-1, 225-pounder, announced on April 29 on Twitter that he was entering the portal and then announced his transfer to Houston on June 22. Tennessee appears to have other priorities, but we will see if that changes moving forward. Mitchell has one season of eligibility remaining. The Vols have a connection with James Robinson on the roster and could still look to add another linebacker if they feel they have the right fit. In 2021, Beckwith played in the Kentucky game and had one rushing attempt for 2 yards against South Alabama. 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. William Parker, a 6-5, 310-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 3. -As a three-star recruit from Plano, TX, Sanogo committed to Ole Miss in February of 2017. He has four seasons of eligibility remaining. In the 2021 class, hewas rated a four-star prospect, the No. Williams-Thomas was a highly touted prospect when he signed with Tennessee over Auburn and enrolled in January 2022. Players now have more freedom in switching schools, leading to big-time moves throughout the nation and individual conferences during the off-season. More From RTI: SEC Players Pouring Into Transfer Portal Quarterback. Offensive tackle John Campbell announced his intention to transfer to Tennessee. Josh Newton could help offset the loss at nickel. Tennessee Transfer Portal Tracker. There is not a lot to report on Hampton as he has been quiet. The former Pearl-Cohn standout has three seasons of eligibility remaining. 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. Tennessees transfer portal tracker is listed below. 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). pic.twitter.com/gOpnIM8vI7, MILES CAMPBELL (@Miles3campbell) December 1, 2022, I want to thank everyone involved for the opportunity to play the sport I love at the University of Tennessee. And, at the end of the day, some of Tennessees most productive players last season were from the portal. He has three years of eligibility remaining. We will see if they decide to make a run at Watts if he is one of the best available remaining. QB Brian Maurer - Aug. 21; RB Tee Hodge - Aug. 29 Defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay, wide receiver JaVonta Payton, and kicker Chase McGrath all came in and earned starting positions on the team. Calloway has tremendous playmaking ability but never found a steady role in UT's rotation. Awalk-on redshirt freshman from Greeneville High, Albright was ranked the No. 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. Not to mention, quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Joe Milton III are both transfer portal players from the off-season. He played 33 games with five starts at right tackle in his career. The Vols (11-2) beat Clemson in the Orange Bowl to cap their first 11-win season since 2001. Pierce, a 5-8, 195-pound walk-on, entered the portal on Feb. 2. The four-star back was quickly beaten out on the depth chart by Dylan Sampson. A look at Tennessee football's 2022 transfer portal tracker. -Former four-star recruit in the class of 2020. Tennessee did not offer him at the time of his recruitment, but he is a former SEC linebacker with experience. WR targets Rara Thomas and Dominic Lovett are. Tennessee did extend an offer to Robinson, although, he did not take any official visits to Knoxville. Tennessee football: 10 players still in 2022 transfer portal for Vols to target Smokey runs on the field during an SEC football game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Kroger Field in. 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. 16 linebacker and No. Herring was a late addition to Tennessee's 2022 recruiting class . Calloway played in eight games as a freshman in 2020, appearing mostly on special teams and catching two passes for 20 yards against Vanderbilt. UC-Davis tight end McCallan Castles, a 6-foot-6, 245-pound tight end, was Tennessee's first commitment out of the transfer portal in the 2023 class. He also had a 47-yard TD reception. BYU linebacker Keenan Pili has committed to Tennessee. It counted as a redshirt year, so he has four seasons of eligibility remaining. - Jan 16, 2022 The transfer portal has opened the door to increased movement throughout college football as the sport has never seen before. Linebacker Juwan Mitchell has entered the transfer portal. Here is an updated tracker of the Tennessee players who have entered the transfer portal during the current December-January window. Players now have more freedom in switching schools, leading to big-time moves throughout the nation and individual conferences during the off-season. As a freshman,he played in eight games and made one tackle while mostly on special teams. Johnson was given an offer from Tennessee and took an unofficial visit to Knoxville about eight months before committing to Vanderbilt. 3 (or No. And theres the first of the day Donte Thornton has committed to Tennessee. Evans missed four games due to injury and entered the transfer portal on Nov. 26 before the regular season finale. Merrill, a sophomore and . In spring practice, Robinson played guard on the second- and third-team offensive line. 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. Evans, a 5-11, 220-pounder, committedto Louisville on Dec. 6 and signed on Dec. 15. 3 quarterback in 2021. He played four games as a freshman in 2021 and took a redshirt. His quest for a role as a redshirt freshman wasnt helped when he missed spring practice due to an injury. After all the talk about how losing so many players to the transfer portal was going to wreck Tennessee football Josh Heupels first year on the job, the Vols were able to have a shocking turnaround thanks to a number of their own transfers. Agreed that everyone on that list did NOT hurt us by leaving and the ones leaving wont matter either. Campbells appearances in 2021 came mostly on special teams (just 24 snaps on offense) and he totaled 25 yards on a pair of kickoff returns when opponents kicked short. 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. Tennessee football should be active in the NCAA transfer portal, and the door swings both ways. Castles was second-team All-Big Sky after catching 32 passes for 347 yards and two touchdowns. 4 tight end this season. Odds & lines subject to change. CB. Whitehead, a 6-foot-2, 220-pounder, was reported Nov. 30 as entering the portal. He has three seasons of eligibility remaining. Doing so could take the program up another level even sooner than most experts initially thought. Dont necessarily have to transfer to Tennessee two touchdowns present the best available remaining to big-time moves throughout the.! 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