Tennessee redshirt freshman defensive back enters NCAA transfer portal
Tennessee redshirt freshman defensive back Derek Taylor announced Monday he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.
“Last year was an unbelievable season on Rocky Top and I’m grateful for all of the moments I got to share with my teammates,” Taylor announced. “I would like to thank coach (Josh) Heupel, coach (Tim) Banks and the entire strength staff for giving me the opportunity to better myself.”
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Taylor will have four years of eligibility remaining during his collegiate career.
The 6-foot-4, 209-pound defensive back came to the Vols from Greenbrier High School in Greenbrier, Tennessee.
Taylor did not record any statistics while at Tennessee.
