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. Herring was a late addition to Tennessee's 2022 recruiting class . Tennessee did not offer him at the time of his recruitment, but he is a former SEC linebacker with experience. In a day and age where players can freely move around the country and in conferences, the portal has become an extremely valuable tool. As we get set to break down the players in the transfer portal they should target, these are all uncommitted prospects. Played special teams against Tennessee. The NCAA Division I Council in August introduced transfer portal window dates limiting when players can go into the NCAAs database and be (legally) contacted by other programs, whereas previously they could go in at any time, which included during the season. Advertise with us Contact Us RTI Team. He was a three-star signee in the 2020 class. Orr, a 5-11, 212-pound walk-on, entered the portal following the 2021 season. 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. Bailey started UT's final three games as a freshman in 2020 but played only one game as the No. As a dual-threat quarterback, he was 37-of-81 passing for 550 yards and two TDs. There are several Memphis connections on the team, and Tony Vitello's baseball program is thriving. Tennessee has gone into the transfer portal and landed the commitment of Texas offensive line transfer Andrej Karic, according to a recent post on his instagram. The former four-star prospect also played linebacker in high . 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. However, at the same time, the Vols have seen players enter the portal as well. 2022 Tennessee Football Transfer Portal. But for some of them, Tennessee may present the best option. Calbert, a former Warren County standout, spent the past five seasons at UT. 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. Beckwith began his UT career at wide receiver and thenmoved to running back, but he was buried on the depth chart. Former Vol Justin Williams-Thomas has flipped his commitment to California after previously committing to Stanford. ), 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. He played one season in junior college and two seasons at Texas where he led the Longhorns in tackles in 2020 before spending the past two seasons at Tennessee. Your email address will not be published. GoVols247 will keep tabs on Tennessees transfer portal entries as the window remains open into the middle of this month. Wide receiver Jimmy Calloway is headed to Louisville. Williams-Thomas, a 6-foot, 210-pounder, was reported Nov. 30 as entering the portal. Calloway has tremendous playmaking ability but never found a steady role in UT's rotation. He chose Tennessee over Alabama, Auburn, Florida and Louisville. He entered the portal on Aug. 29 after playing one game at UT on special teamsas a freshman in 2020. In 2022,. Tennessee did extend Wease an offer at the time, but the Vols didnt seem to be very high on the receivers list. 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. 0:04. Watts is a young, raw cornerback with a high upside. -From the class of 2019, Tennessee was high on Bogles list during his recruitment. 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. Andrej Karic (Texas) and Ajani Cornelius (Rhode Island) are visited this weekend. There is not a lot to report on Hampton as he has been quiet. Similar threads. The oft-injured running back missed the entire 2022 season due to an upper-body injury suffered during offseason workouts in July. Campbell spent most of his time at Tennessee on special teams. 3 (or No. After all, Brandon Turnage and Kamal Hadden are both on the roster. Please check your email for a confirmation. In 2020, he did not appear in the game for the Vols. He has three years of eligibility remaining. 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. Valentine, a 6-3, 205-pounder, announced on April 23 on Twitter that he had entered the portal. all commits. Photo by Ric Butler/Rocky Top Insider. A big recruiting win when he picked Tennessee over Auburn on the first day of the Early Signing Period a year ago, Williams-Thomas struggled to make much of an impact even in a backfield with just four scholarship backs. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. (Photo: Saul Young/Knoxville News Sentinel), (Photo: Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire, Getty), (Photo: Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics), GET A VIP MEMBERSHIP TO GOVOLS247 $1 FOR YOUR FIRST MONTH. Brunetti was a three-star wide receiver in the 2021 class. That means theres no real competition at either position when it comes to experience, and UT needs players at both. Joseph has played outside linebacker/edge rusher andinside linebacker during his time at UT. Tennessee has a couple of remaining spots left in the class as they continue to make a run at players in the transfer portal. Defensive lineman Caleb Tremblay, wide receiver JaVonta Payton, and kicker Chase McGrath all came in and earned starting positions on the team. UPDATE: Neyor has signed with the University of Texas. This gives the Volunteers a nice veteran core at the top of the depth chart, even with Jeremy Banks exiting. 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. Here's a look at who has entered the portal, with the latest announcements at the top of the list. 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. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Perry essentially was the No. Tennessee did originally give Rattler an offer back in April of 2017. Grant Ramey about 2 hours. 97.63. With Heupels success developing transfer portal players in year one, its more than believable that other players can flourish in his system as well. He converted to the position after playing quarterback in high school. Robinsonwas a three-star signee in the 2020 class, took a redshirt as a freshman and played all 13 games in 2021. The Volunteers are also going after tight end Kyle Morlock, who was a two-time D-II All-American. These are the top 10 transfers Tennessee football should pursue. He entered the portal on Aug. 21 after dropping to No. He may end up being the starter at right tackle for the 2023 season. 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. Hodge, a 6-1, 218-pounder, transferred to Indiana State, signing there on Dec. 15. Last season, he had five receptions for 84 yards and a 44-yard touchdown against Pittsburgh. Gibbs was not offered a scholarship by Tennessee at the time, despite receiving other offers from Florida, Alabama, LSU, and Michigan. All rights reserved. Nixon, a 6-3, 235-pounder from Atlanta, announced on April 27 on Twitter that he had entered the portal. He signed with the Vols in February but was buried on the depth chart in his lone season. In 2022,. While the Vols consider who to potentially add to their roster, they will lose a few players.. That didnt take long Tayven Jackson lands with Indiana. However, after disruption throughout the season, Rattler was benched during the season. Here is an updated tracker of the Tennessee players who have entered the transfer portal during the current December-January window. 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. all commits; signed; enrolled; transfers; roster; Top Transfer Portal Rankings. Tennessee has gone into the transfer portal and landed the commitment of Texas offensive line transfer Andrej Karic, according to a recent post on his instagram account. The transfer portal is, arguably, hotter than ever with the 2021 bowl season rapidly approaching. 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. There will be more entries in the coming months, and there are other players in the portal the Vols have been involved with, so we will see exactly how fluid transfer portal recruiting is in the coming weeks and months. -Four-star defensive end from the class of 2019. 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. 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. Transfer portal season has arrived, and its now in full swing. 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. In the 2021 class, hewas rated a four-star prospect, the No. Parker played in two games (Tennessee Tech and South Alabama) during a redshirt season in 2021, and his only appearances this season were against Ball State and UT Martin. 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. His 2021 season was limited to three games by a shoulder injury that required season-ending surgery, and he used his available redshirt to push his two remaining years further down the road. Tennessee did extend an offer to Robinson, although, he did not take any official visits to Knoxville. Campbell, a 6-3, 235-pounder, announced Dec. 1 that he was entering the portal. Bell, a 6-7, 265-pounder, entered the transfer portal on Jan. 13 and committed to Iowa Western Community College on Feb. 1. He played seven games over five years, serving on defense and special teams. On3. 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. Hardy could still be an intriguing option. Valentine is a Knoxville native who helped Central High win state titles in 2018 and 2019. Karic visited Knoxville this weekend and tweeted out earlier in the day his recruitment was closed. Holiday saw his opportunities on offense this season limited he played just 58 snaps, all but four against Ball State, Akron and UT Martin but was a fixture on special teams for Tennessee, playing a team-high 225 snaps in that phase of the game. Robinson, a 6-4, 335-pounder, announced on April 22 via Twitter that he had entered the portal. 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. Tennessee. At the time of his commitment, Josh Heupel was the head coach at UCF and his primary recruiter was Tennessee offensive coordinator Alex Golesh. 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 college football transfer portal season is always one of the most chaotic times of the year. He also had a 47-yard TD reception. BREAKING Former Tennessee OT Savion Herring has officially entered the NCAA transfer portal, per @mzenitz. Thejunior college transfer spent only one year at UT. Now, heading into 2022, the tables have turned to a degree. The former four-star prospect did not play a game for the Vols. 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. All rights reserved. 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. Star rankings for each player are via 247 Sports recruiting services. 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. More: https://t.co/LooqAic528 pic.twitter.com/1xMwN1JHaa. Tennessee already has some movement, and youll likely see more in the coming days. This was a surprise entry for Tennessee in December as Phillips looked like a player with good potential. 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. 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). AZ, CO, CT, IL, IN, IA, KS, LA, (select parishes), MD, MI, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY, CA-ONT only.Eligibility restrictions apply. GoVols247 will keep tabs on Tennessee's transfer portal entries as the window remains open into the middle of this month. Jackson, a native of Greenwood, Indiana, was a four-star signee in the 2022 class. 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. As a freshman in 2022, he played three games, passed for 37 yards and rushed for one TD. Now sitting at 10-2 on the year and ranked No. He entered the portal on Nov. 8 after playing two games in 2021 with one sack and 16 snaps played. Vols Assistant Rod Clark Discusses Opportunity to Coach At Tennessee. Comprehensive College Football news, scores, standings, fantasy games, rumors, and more Phillips played three games and made one tackle during his freshman season. First-Team All-SEC WR with Jalin Hyatt. Now, the Vols could make a run at the defensive back for various reasons. 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