Tennessee Target Zachariah Branch Commits to Vols’ SEC Rival
Tennessee lost the race for one of the transfer portal’s coveted wide receivers and will now have to scheme against him instead. According to a report from ESPN’s Pete Thamel on Sunday afternoon, former Southern Cal receiver Zachariah Branch and his brother Zion are heading to the Georgia Bulldogs football program. Branch was a former […]
Former Tennessee Defensive Lineman Announces Transfer Destination
Former Tennessee defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins committed to Florida State on Sunday morning, 247sports’ Matt Zenitz first reported. Jenkins entered the portal after Tennessee fell to Ohio State in the opening round of the College Football Playoffs. The redshirt sophomore defensive end took visits to Florida State, North Carolina, NC State and Texas Tech before […]
Former Tennessee Receiver Linking Up With Former UT Coaches at USF
Former Tennessee wide receiver Chas Nimrod is looking to the past to shape his future. According to a report from On3 Sports’ Pete Nakos on Saturday afternoon, Nimrod has signed with the South Florida football program as he reunites with some familiar faces. The head coach of USF is Alex Golesh, who spent two years […]
Tennessee Lands in Top Three For Talented Portal Wide Receiver Malik Benson
Tennessee is in the hunt for a talented wide receiver in the transfer portal. According to a report from On3 Sports’ Hayes Fawcett on Friday afternoon, former Florida State wide receiver Malik Benson is down to a final three of Oregon, Tennessee, and Kansas State. On Thursday, On3’s Pete Nakos reported that Benson is lining […]
Former Tennessee QB, Sun Bowl MVP Set to Re-Enter Transfer Portal
Former Tennessee quarterback Harrison Bailey announced on Friday afternoon that he plans to re-enter the transfer portal after two seasons at Louisville. “I plan to enter the transfer portal to use my final year of eligibility,” Bailey posted to X. “I want to thank the University of Louisville, my coaches, teammates, the city and everyone […]
Former Tennessee QB Transferring To Josh Heupel’s Old School
Former Tennessee quarterback Tayven Jackson entered the transfer portal last month after spending two seasons at Indiana. He found his new home on Friday afternoon, committing to Scott Frost and Central Florida. BREAKING: Indiana transfer QB Tayven Jackson has committed to UCF⚔️ https://t.co/kSYG7dZ8sR pic.twitter.com/VZ8qSU0IOp — Transfer Portal (@TransferPortal_) January 3, 2025 Jackson’s landing spot is […]
BREAKING: Receiver Mike Matthews Returning To Tennessee For Sophomore Season
Tennessee receiver Mike Matthews is returning to Knoxville for his sophomore season after previously announcing his intentions to enter the transfer portal, Volquest’s Austin Price first reported on Friday morning. Matthews announced his intentions to enter the transfer portal in the final minutes before the deadline on Saturday night. The transfer portal rules gave Tennessee […]
NFL Vols: How Former Tennessee Players Performed in Week 17 of the NFL Season
Each week Rocky Top Insider will recap the performances of former Tennessee Volunteers in the NFL. Below is a comprehensive list of week 17’s VFLs in the NFL, including statistics and observations. Derek Barnett – Houston Texans – DE Barnett recorded four tackles in the Texans 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day. Morgan Cox – Tennessee […]
Tennessee Legend Trey Smith Earns First Career Pro Bowl Nod
Former Tennessee offensive lineman Trey Smith is heading to the NFL Pro Bowl. Smith, the only former Volunteer to receive a Pro Bowl nod this season, is one of three offensive guards selected for the event and will serve as a backup at the position. Indianapolis’s Quinten Nelson and Kansas City’s Joe Thuney are listed […]
Alabama Football Receiver With Tennessee Ties Enters The Transfer Portal
A new receiver name has emerged for Tennessee football as they look to add bodies from the transfer portal into a depleted receiver room. Alabama receiver Amari Jefferson entered the transfer portal on Thursday evening after not playing a snap in his initial college season. A Chattanooga native who Tennessee recruited hard out of high […]