2025/26 Transfer Portal Thread

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Somebody help me out. The guys we are on early are mostly backups (DBs) but were highly rated out of HS right? A couple were starters? Somebody fill me in.
 
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SoonerAndVol said:
A few updates on where staff feels they stand on defense transfers

Excellent on: Mack & AJ Harris
Very good: Elliot Washington, Xavier Gilliam, Bryce West, & Chaz Coleman

They feel like they are positioned #1 on both the former PSU DL guys but worry about LSU or OSU coming in with last minute money. They feel if money is similar Chaz will be a VOL. On Gilliam they have a number they are willing to go to & think it is enough to land him, but again Indiana (less likely ND) may be willing to overspend. Also noted from my contact JK says Coleman would be best pass rusher on roster immediately even though he expressed he was actually slightly disappointed in sone of his practice/study habits as a freshmen. Also noted that Gilliam has 3 years of eligibility.

Talks continue with most the other players I listed & visits being arranged.

They are not feeling good on Mateen & seems TTU will beat any offer that Vols are willing to make, but if they can get him on campus they feel they can make the argument of being better fit to secure NFL future. They really like Ball State DL as dark horse but concerns on if he can keep explosiveness with 20 lbs additional weight. He does have a good frame (6'3) and hasn't been in a top notch S&C program

One new name to watch at DE is from OK State - Wendell Gregory (also would have 3 years eligibility)
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At some point we have to get over this “someone is going to over spend” thing. If they are willing to pay something that is the going price. We have to have the defensive players so we need to be willing to overspend if it comes down to it.
 
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On LBs, Keaton Thomas coming into Knoxville tonight or tomorrow morning. House is expected in on Monday or Tuesday (logistics still getting worked out). They are also working to schedule visit with Jackson Forrest from ODU & Kevon Sherman from Toledo. Probably only looking to pay out one guy, but would take on Forrest as a 2nd portal LB as he has 3 years left.

Not great sense of where they stand currently with Thomas & House. They see them as similar players. Inge has relationship with House. High probability of starting job is important to both these guys
 
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SoonerAndVol said:
On LBs, Keaton Thomas coming into Knoxville tonight or tomorrow morning. House is expected in on Monday or Tuesday (logistics still getting worked put). They are also working to schedule visit with Jackson Forrest from ODU & Kevon Sherman from Toledo. Probably only looking to pay out one guy, but would take on Forrest as a 2nd portal LB as he has 3 years left.

Not great sense of where they stand currently with Thomas & House. They see them as similar players. Inge has relationship with House. High probability of starting job is important to both these guys
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Do you have any info on offensive side of the ball?
 
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SoonerAndVol said:
On LBs, Keaton Thomas coming into Knoxville tonight or tomorrow morning. House is expected in on Monday or Tuesday (logistics still getting worked put). They are also working to schedule visit with Jackson Forrest from ODU & Kevon Sherman from Toledo. Probably only looking to pay out one guy, but would take on Forrest as a 2nd portal LB as he has 3 years left.

Not great sense of where they stand currently with Thomas & House. They see them as similar players. Inge has relationship with House. High probability of starting job is important to both these guys
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Feels like you can guarantee 1 starting spot along with Perlotte. From what I can tell we’re likely to see more than 2 LBs on the field quite a bit so there would be another spot for Spillman, with Telander/Burns/Harmon + the freshmen as high quality backups.
 
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SoonerAndVol said:
On LBs, Keaton Thomas coming into Knoxville tonight or tomorrow morning. House is expected in on Monday or Tuesday (logistics still getting worked put). They are also working to schedule visit with Jackson Forrest from ODU & Kevon Sherman from Toledo. Probably only looking to pay out one guy, but would take on Forrest as a 2nd portal LB as he has 3 years left.

Not great sense of where they stand currently with Thomas & House. They see them as similar players. Inge has relationship with House. High probability of starting job is important to both these guys
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Keon Wylie from PSU also could be a 2nd portal LB on the cheap as a depth guy, really comes down to whether he decides to step down in competition to guarantee playing time or stay with major program as a depth piece
 
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SoonerAndVol said:
On LBs, Keaton Thomas coming into Knoxville tonight or tomorrow morning. House is expected in on Monday or Tuesday (logistics still getting worked put). They are also working to schedule visit with Jackson Forrest from ODU & Kevon Sherman from Toledo. Probably only looking to pay out one guy, but would take on Forrest as a 2nd portal LB as he has 3 years left.

Not great sense of where they stand currently with Thomas & House. They see them as similar players. Inge has relationship with House. High probability of starting job is important to both these guys
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Keaton Thomas and Jackson Forrest would be a home run in my book
 
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