After just one season with Tennessee football, defensive lineman Josh Schell has entered the transfer portal and found his new home for his final season of eligibility. Schell has committed to Central Florida in the Big 12, according to a report from Andrew Cherico.
Schell joined the Vols this past April in the spring transfer portal window. He provided depth on the interior of the defensive line for Tennessee and was a special teams contributor.
On the season, Schell played defensive snaps in three games. That was against ETSU, UAB and New Mexico State. Over the course of 21 snaps, PFF gave him a grade of 50.6 on the season. He recorded one tackle on the year.
Prior to Tennessee, Schell played a trio of seasons at Grand Valley State. In 2024, he played in 13 games and finished with 35 tackles, three tackles for loss and two sacks. He was also a pitcher for GVSU’s baseball team.
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Schell is one of 25 players to enter the transfer portal out of Tennessee so far. Other commitments so far include Boo Carter to Colorado, Peyton Lewis to Virginia, Lance Heard and Max Anderson to Kentucky, Jordan Ross and William Satterwhite to LSU, Rickey Gibson to Texas A&M, Max Gilbert to Arkansas, Bennett Warren to Minnesota, Jayden Loftin to Wisconsin and Brenden Anes to Western Michigan.
Schell played on the interior of the defensive line for the Vols. Other defensive tackles on the way out through the portal include Jamal Wallace and Herb Gray. Multiple edge rushers have also entered, as well.
Tennessee is also losing the likes of Bryson Eason and Jaxson Moi due to eligibility. This leaves notable returners as Daevin Hobbs, Nathan Robinson, Isaiah Campbell and Ethan Utley. UT also brings in freshmen Dereon Albert, Darryl Rivers, JJ Finch and NicQuavyion Simmons.
So far, Tennessee has picked up one defensive tackle commitment. From Penn State, Xavier Gilliam is set to join the Vols. UT is expected to continue to be active in the portal to bolster its defensive line, though.
