NCAA transfer portal: Where former Vols are playing in 2023
Tennessee concluded spring practices April 15 with its annual Orange & White Game.
The 2023 season will be Tennessee’s third under head coach Josh Heupel. Heupel has compiled a 18-8 (10-6 SEC) record at Tennessee.
The Vols will kick off their 2023 season Sept. 2 versus Virginia at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
Tennessee’s home schedule has contests against Austin Peay, UTSA, South Carolina, Texas A&M, UConn, Georgia and Vanderbilt.
The Vols’ road schedule consists of games at Alabama, Florida, Kentucky and Missouri.
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Following spring practices, Vols Wire looks at Tennessee players who entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Below are former Vols who entered the NCAA transfer portal and where they have committed to play in 2023.
Justin Williams-Thomas
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Position: Running back
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: California
Jimmy Calloway
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Position: Wide receiver
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: Louisville
Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports
Position: Wide receiver
Years of eligibility: 2 years
New school: Western Kentucky
Miles Campbell
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Position: Tight end
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: North Carolina Central
Jordan Phillips
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Position: Defensive lineman
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: Maryland
Walker Merrill
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Position: Wide receiver
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: Wake Forest
RJ Perry
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Position: Offensive tackle
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: South Florida
Tayven Jackson
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Position: Quarterback
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: Indiana
Amari McNeill
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Position: Defensive lineman
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: Colorado
Kolby Morgan
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Position: Punter
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: Marshall
Nigel Lanier
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Position: Defensive back
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: Grambling State
Len'Neth Whitehead
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Position: Running Back
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New School: Georgia
William Parker
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Position: Offensive tackle
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: N/A
Lucien Brunetti
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Position: Wide receiver
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: N/A
Romello Edwards
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Position: Defensive back
Years of eligibility: 1 year
New school: N/A
Juwan Mitchell
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Position: Linebacker
Years of eligibility: 1 year
New school: N/A
Brianna Paciorka/USA TODAY Network
Position: Defensive back
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: N/A
Calvin Mattheis/USA TODAY Network
Position: Defensive back
Years of eligibility: 4 years
New school: N/A
Jerrod Gentry
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Position: Cornerback
Years of eligibility: 3 years
New school: N/A
Savion Herring
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Position: Offensive line
Years of eligibility: 2 years
New school: N/A
Lyn-J Dixon
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Position: Running back
Years of eligibility: 2 years
New school: N/A
