Tennessee football has landed a handful of defensive backs, but is still on the hunt to add additional talent to its secondary. This effort through the transfer portal has resulted in former Ohio State cornerback Aaron Scott rising toward the top of the list.
After reports surfaced a week ago that he intended to take a visit to Knoxville this week, his travel plans have been finalized. According to a report from Tom Loy of 247, Scott is visiting Oregon on Thursday before heading to see the Vols on Friday and Saturday.
Loy also noted that ‘his process inches closer to a final decision.’
Scott is coming off his sophomore season with Ohio State and will have two years of eligibility remaining. This past season, he appeared in eight games at cornerback off the bench. He recorded nine tackles and a tackle for loss. He also contributed on special teams.
As a freshman, Scott registered defensive snaps in seven games. That included against Tennessee in the College Football Playoffs. He posted two tackles and a pass defended that year. As a recruit, he was considered a five-star prospect by 247 Composite and the No. 36 player in the country.
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So far, Tennessee has brought in one cornerback through the portal. Auburn starter Kayin Lee was one of the first commits of the portal class. He is expected to be a day-one starter after a productive tenure with the Tigers.
UT also returns Ty Redmond. He just finished his true freshman season. Despite a rough start after being thrown into the fire, he finished the year strong and could be an option to reprise his starting role.
Other transfer portal pickups in the secondary include safeties Qua Moss from Kansas State, Dejuan Lane from Penn State and TJ Metcalf from Michigan.
