TE Miles. However, after disruption throughout the season, Rattler was benched during the season. The portal officially opened up on Monday, Dec. 5, allowing players from all over the country to enter and explore their options. He missed most of the 2021 season with a shoulder injury. Calbert, a former Warren County standout, spent the past five seasons at UT. Entering the portal doesnt guarantee a player will transfer, but instances of a player withdrawing their names and returning are rare. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Brunetti was a three-star wide receiver in the 2021 class. 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. Parker will hope his move can lead to a better opportunity for playing time. 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. Terry is priority number one for the Vols and several other teams in the Southeast. There will be a small contingent of quarterbacks in . The Kansas transfer is from Meridian (Miss. Tennessee footballshould be activein the NCAA transfer portal, and the door swings both ways. Not to mention, quarterbacks Hendon Hooker and Joe Milton III are both transfer portal players from the off-season. Mitchell did not start in the Orange Bowl and didnt play until well into the first half, perhaps an indicator his postseason exit was coming. Last year, entering 2021, Tennessee brought in ten players from the portal. -A record-setting quarterback at the University of Nebraska that was previously committed to Tennessee in the spring of 2017. He had an interception in the win against the Wildcats as well. 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. Kickoff between the Vols and Tigers is slated for 8 p.m. EST (ESPN) at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Players now have more freedom in switching schools, leading to big-time moves throughout the nation and individual conferences during the off-season. Dec 19, 2022 1:42 PM EST. . Former Tennessee running back Justin Williams-Thomas has committed to Stanford. Required fields are marked *, 2014 2023 Rocky Top Insider. In a day and age where players can freely move around the country and in conferences, the portal has become an extremely valuable tool. -Once the top-ranked quarterback in the country, Rattler was a five-star quarterback from the class of 2019, taking his talents to Oklahoma. He then was dismissed from the program in September following his arrest on charges of domestic assault. 1 long snapper in the 2020 recruiting class by the All-American Bowl and No. More From RTI: SEC Players Pouring Into Transfer Portal Quarterback. 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. He played in 23 games over two seasons with the Vols, and he has two seasons of eligibility remaining. This was a surprise entry for Tennessee in December as Phillips looked like a player with good potential. After Tennessee made the switch to Jeremy Pruitt, the former four-star quarterback took his talents to Nebraska before entering the portal on Thursday. 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. He will continue his career very close to home at Indiana, committing to the Hoosiers at the end of a visit to Bloomington (where his brother is a basketball star for IU) just a couple of days after going into the portal. BYU linebacker Keenan Pili has committed to Tennessee. 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. One of the bigger gets for Tennessee's 2022 class, it just never seemed to fit for Williams-Thomas. 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. This season he had six receptions for 106 yards and one TD. Hodge, a 6-1, 218-pounder, transferred to Indiana State, signing there on Dec. 15. Whether it is due to position, a nearby previous location, or old ties to Tennessee in some ways, here is a list of names that could be impactful for Tennessee this off-season. We will see if they decide to make a run at Watts if he is one of the best available remaining. Orr played three games at UT in 2019 and eight games in 2020, but he did not appear in a game in 2021. Holiday spent the past three seasons, including the 2020 COVID-exempt year, as a reserve wide receiver. Tennessee capped its 2022 regular season on November 26 with a dominant 56-0 win over Vanderbilt. 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). Romello Edwards, a 6-0, 187-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 5. And while Milton and Iamaleava aren't on the same level as Hooker, not many quarterbacks are. Herring was a late addition to Tennessee's 2022 recruiting class . Andrej Karic (Texas) and Ajani Cornelius (Rhode Island) are visited this weekend. Spent one year at Fort Scott Community College in 2019 prior to his arrival at Alabama, 2022: 58 attempts, 277 yards, 1 touchdown, 2022: 104-of-187 passing, 1,220 yards, 7 touchdowns, 6 interceptions, Tennessee was a strong contender during the 2020 recruitment. 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. In 2020, he led Texas in tackles. Tennessee did not offer during original recruitment in 2021, 2022: 20-of-27 passing, 125 yards, 2 touchdowns, 1 interception, 2022: 44 receptions, 626 yards, 7 touchdowns, Tennessee has extended Thomas a scholarship offer from the portal, 2022: 232 attempts, 1,042 yards, 5 touchdowns, Transferred to Vanderbilt from Temple in fall 2020. 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. In seven games, he passedfor 594 yards, four TDs and two interceptions. NIL Value: $83K. Tennessee Football: The SEC's Hottest Transfer Portal Names By Ric Butler - Dec 7, 2022 Tennessee at SEC Media Days on Thursday, July 21, 2022. The Vols have a need at cornerback as they continue to build depth in the secondary. More: https://t.co/QNmmKkyKW7 pic.twitter.com/LRAE3Wvd1r. He was a three-star prospect, according to 247 Sports composite, and signed with the Vols in December 2020, a month before coach Jeremy Pruitt was fired. Jackson, a native of Greenwood, Indiana, was a four-star signee in the 2022 class. 2022 Tennessee Football Transfer Portal. Akporoghene moved to the United States from Nigeria in 2016, signed with UT as a three-star prospect in 2019and played a reserve role, mostly on special teams. 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. That didnt take long Tayven Jackson lands with Indiana. Please check your email for a confirmation. But Bell did not play in a game as a freshman in 2021. -Robinson was a four-star recruit from Virginia in the 2019 class and hit the transfer portal on Thursday. He may end up being the starter at right tackle for the 2023 season. Evans, a 5-11, 220-pounder, committedto Louisville on Dec. 6 and signed on Dec. 15. Tennessee's 'big back' lost his 2022 season to injury after showing some promise in 2021. The transfer portal is, arguably, hotter than ever with the 2021 bowl season rapidly approaching. Call 1-800-GAMBLER. UPDATE: Neyor has signed with the University of Texas. -Formerly a four-star athlete in the class of 2020, Tennison committed to Auburn in September of 2019. Parker was a big in-state recruiting win for Tennessees previous coaching staff as the Vols edged out Alabama, Louisville, Auburn and Florida to land the big offensive tackle. He never settled into a position. R.J. Perry, a 6-6, 325-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 4. BREAKING Tennessee WR/KR Jimmy Holliday plans on entering the NCAA transfer portal. ), and he will look to transfer closer to home as his family is a key factor in this opportunity that he did not have coming out of high school. At the time of his commitment, Josh Heupel was the head coach at UCF and his primary recruiter was Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh. THANK YOU VOL NATION pic.twitter.com/XYCCttxO6c, JUSTIN WILLIAMS-THOMAS AKA "J-WILL" (@akajwill) December 5, 2022, Thank you Vol nation! He has three years of eligibility remaining. 2:01. Orr, a 5-11, 212-pound walk-on, entered the portal following the 2021 season. NIL Value: Enrolled. 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. He has three years of eligibility remaining. He has three years of eligibility remaining after missing the 2022 season with an upper-body injury. He has rushed for 309 yards and five TDs in his career, including 215 yards in 2017. In 2021, Beckwith played in the Kentucky game and had one rushing attempt for 2 yards against South Alabama. He played in three games during his freshman season at Tennessee, appearing in the fourth quarter of the wins against Ball State, Akron and UT Martin. The Rocky Top Forum Ticket Exchange The Main Board New posts Trending Search forums Josh Newton could help offset the loss at nickel. Just two days after entering the portal, Phillips committed to Maryland, where he took an official visit in the summer of 2020 before committing to Tennessee. Maurer, a 6-3, 195-pounder, signed with to Stephen F. Austinas a transfer on Dec. 15. Marley, a 6-foot-3, 195-pounder, entered the transfer portal on Jan. 14after one season at UT. That means theres no real competition at either position when it comes to experience, and UT needs players at both. He has three years of eligibility remaining. Offensive tackle John Campbell announced his intention to transfer to Tennessee. -Due to the disfunction and turnover happening at Oklahoma, this former five-star receiver from the class of 2019 looks to be on the move. While the Vols consider who to potentially add to their roster, they will lose a few players. Receiver Walker Merrill has opted to enter the transfer portal. But some players can find opportunities for more playing time elsewhere. 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. Joseph has played outside linebacker/edge rusher andinside linebacker during his time at UT. Played in 11 games in 2022 as a . Phillips played three games and made one tackle during his freshman season. He entered the portal on Aug. 29 after playing one game at UT on special teamsas a freshman in 2020. The former Alabama commit ended up saying no to the Tide originally, before committing to Florida over Miami. Similar threads. As a walk-on, the Montgomery Bell Academy product primarily served on the scout team. 73 rushing attempts, 261 yards, 3 touchdowns. And he committed to South Alabama on May 23. But for some of them, Tennessee may present the best option. Fils-aime, a 5-11, 180-pounder, played 33 games from 2016-19, did not play in 2020 and entered the portal on Sept. 24 without playing in 2021. He looked poised to be part of the offense early last season, catching three passes for 59 yards including a 44-yard touchdown against Pittsburgh, hauling in a 22-yard pass against Tennessee Tech and starting at Florida. Tennessee has landed a commitment from former Texas tackle Andrej Karic. The reserve offensive tackle played in all 13 games this season primarily as a member of Tennessees protection units for field goals and extra points. 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. Campbell, a 6-3, 235-pounder, announced Dec. 1 that he was entering the portal. 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. Former Vol Justin Williams-Thomas has flipped his commitment to California after previously committing to Stanford. He was the SEC Freshman of the Week after the win at Missouri (nine carries for 76 yards, plus a 10-yard catch) and had 10 carries for 45 yards and a touchdown against South Carolina. Big-Ten C-USA IND MAC M-West Pac-12 SEC SBC WAC Boston College Eagles Clemson Tigers Duke Blue Devils Florida State Seminoles Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Louisville Cardinals Miami Hurricanes NC. A little more than a week after he entered the portal, Wake Forest announced Merrill as a transfer addition. Bethel, a 6-1, 195-pounder, announced on April 30 on Twitter than he had entered the transfer portal. As a freshman, he did not appear in a game and took a redshirt. In the 2021 class, hewas rated a four-star prospect, the No. Tennessee football's 2022 transfer portal tracker Share this article Dan Harralson December 19, 2022 9:43 am ET Tennessee (10-2, 6-2 SEC) will play Clemson (11-2, 8-0 ACC) in the. He had 27 catches for 363 yards and four touchdowns in 2021, after catching 12 passes for 194 yards . -Formerly a four-star prospect in the class of 2019, Asante didnt look to have Tennessee very high on his last. Required fields are marked *, 2014 2023 Rocky Top Insider. However, Gabriel does look to be on his way to Ole Miss, likely replacing quarterback Matt Corral in Lane Kiffins electric offense. He was a Brentwood standout and four-star signee in the 2021 class. Calloway is a 6-foot, 190-pounder, announced Nov. 30 he was entering the portal. He looks the part and has some versatility having played both left and right tackle in his time with the Vols. 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. Your email address will not be published. ET. 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. -Former class of 2018 four-star recruit out of Brentwood Academy in Nashville. Your email address will not be published. Merrill was a productive backup with eight catches for 116 yards and three TDs in 2022. He played 33 games with five starts at right tackle in his career. 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. Jimmy Holiday has found a home, committing to Western Kentucky to play for Tyson Helton. But some. Josh Heupel Discusses Orange Bowl Prep, Opt Outs, Newcomers, and More. Five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava arrived for bowl practices, and Jackson appears to see the writing on the wall. However, there are certain names on the list that Tennessee fans should keep an eye on. Perry redshirted in 2020, played seven games in 2021 and 13 games in 2022. All rights reserved. QB - Spencer Rattler . * 21+ (19+ CA-ONT) (18+ NH/WY). Grant Ramey about 2 hours. And, at the end of the day, some of Tennessees most productive players last season were from the portal. He has four years of eligibility remaining after signing with Tennessee as a 4-star prospect in the 2022 class and playing three games as a freshman. He has two seasons of eligibility remaining. Tennessee did extend an offer to Robinson, although, he did not take any official visits to Knoxville. After much consideration I have decided to enter the transfer portal with 3yrs of eligibility. Tayven Jackson, a 6-3, 200-pounder, entered the portal on Jan. 13. As a freshman in 2022, he played three games, passed for 37 yards and rushed for one TD. Hardy could still be an intriguing option. Dequanteous WattsThe Texas Tech transfer received initial interest from the Vols after entering the transfer portal. His best game was against Missouri, when he rushed for 76 yards on nine carries. He played four games as a freshman in 2021 and took a redshirt. Valentine is a Knoxville native who helped Central High win state titles in 2018 and 2019. Enrolled. Without Flowers, Tennessee will have a big gap to fill, especially in the secondary. Williams-Thomas rushed for 37 yards on 11 carries. It counted as a redshirt year, so he has four seasons of eligibility remaining. 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