2025/26 Transfer Portal Thread

[KB5252]

Hear me out VN... if we chip in we can have more Intel than VQ and every insider combined. All we have to do is park by the complex and take shifts listening in on the wire taps.

I've still got that Target gift card with $2.49 on it.

 

[rikberry31]

Lane kiffin added a 7 million dollar one legged qb, one guy who threw for 34 more yards than George in a soft conference with double the game action, and a kid from the CAA (10 points if you know what that stands for). What’s wrong with you

He's a troll. Coastal by the way

 

[McDad]

I've still got that Target gift card with $2.49 on it.

How's bragging camp going for you, mr money bags???

Low class to flaunt your wealth, imo.

 

[KB5252]

Can someone define “Tampering”?

I thought technically it was only if the coaching staff is directly reaching out to player not the NIL to the player reps. If that’s the definition, I doubt there is really any technical tampering going on.

tam·per
/ˈtampər/
verb
gerund or present participle: tampering
1.
interfere with (something) in order to cause damage or make unauthorized alterations.
"someone tampered with the brakes on my car"
2.
exert a secret or corrupt influence upon (someone).


Ur welcome!

 

[BbwVol]

We aren't getting a QB are we?

We will get a FCS QB.

 

[knoxvol52]

how're we feeling we finish?

With a extremely loud BOOM...

 

[rikberry31]

Real question is do we think guys like Staley and Matthews would stick around if they didn’t think George could get them the ball? There’s your answer

I said this same thing when it leaked that they were in FL working out. Would they waste their time if they thought he wasn't the man?

 

[knoxvol52]

We aren't getting a QB are we?

 

[Sudden Impact]

So what I’m hearing you say is.. shut down all speculation? Good luck!

No one will ever do that. What I am saying is to treat speculation for what it is speculation.
Assumptions and the he said, she said spars on more speculation.
Sometimes this place can get like a hen group and trolls don't make it any better. Fire feeding.

 

[DD4ME]

I can tell today the optimistic among us are going to need to work in shifts.

 

[MemphisVol3]

still think it's hilarious with the history at TN with RB's, we still don't have one yet... FCS too?

College Credits allegedly blew up two of our better options

 

[KB5252]

How's bragging camp going for you, mr money bags???

Low class to flaunt your wealth, imo.

Hey, I'm just glad I didn't spend the whole $5.00 on it. Looking to invest the rest if we don't go in on the FBI surveillance truck.

 

[PlanetVolunteer]

Lane kiffin added a 7 million dollar one legged qb, one guy who threw for 34 more yards than George in a soft conference with double the game action, and a kid from the CAA (10 points if you know what that stands for). What’s wrong with you

Coastal, formerly colonial until the 2020 summer of love.

Formerly Atlantic 10 football

formerly Yankee Conference!

 

[DD4ME]

Sawchuck is the backup plan - he's waiting on us i believe.

 

[MemphisVol3]

We need a running back, especially if we’re gonna roll with the young guys at QB next year. We have to be better in the run game than we were this year. We were not explosive against anyone of note outside of 2 runs in games we were beaten by multiple scores.

Yeah Bishop is a solid back but just doesn’t have that explosive 2nd gear/homerun ability that we’ve had with Sampson, Wright, etc. Sawchuk has that speed though and would probably complement Bishop well.

 

[orangejuice]

Also we were very clearly tampering with Ty

And Carnell Tate last year

Maybe we need to shift the narrative from "We don't tamper" to "We aren't good at tampering".

 

[KB5252]

I can tell today the optimistic among us are going to need to work in shifts.

 

[rikberry31]

GMac has not added the weight he needs to add. If they believed that they would not have been tossing around 4 or 5 for Simpson and Leavitt.

When your shopping for a car you kick the tires on all in the lot, even the ones that are not practical or over priced. I have had many cash offers that I have made on vehicles rejected. When I buy a car I first decide how much I am willing to pay. Somebody always takes it and I have always gotten a car and not a bad one yet.

 

[Carp]

We need a running back, especially if we’re gonna roll with the young guys at QB next year. We have to be better in the run game than we were this year. We were not explosive against anyone of note outside of 2 runs in games we were beaten by multiple scores.

I agree that we need a RB. My point was, we seem to be looking at depth RBs instead of high end starters, for the reasons I mentioned. So it shouldn't surprising that we haven't aggressively pursued the better backs on the market. Depth RBs are plentiful. We'll find one.

 

[cascade11]

Remember last year when we "missed" or didn't pursue WR's and everyone was up in arms because we were going to roll with the guys we had....

Then the guys we had were one of, if not, the best WR rooms in the SEC..

Yeah... it's ok to develop the guys you have and trust they can be the answer too

 

[rockytop25]

Tennessee Transfer Portal Reset: A look at the visitor board for Thursday and beyond​

The dead period for the coaches convention is over and Tennessee has more visitors on campus today and tomorrow. Here is a look at who might be in town over the next few days.

Thursday visits​

West Virginia OL Donovan Haslam: Haslam is expected in on Thursday as Tennessee looks to build depth on the offensive line.
Haslam had 444 snaps this season for West Virginia. He played left guard primarily and saw time at right guard and left tackle. Haslam started five games for the Mountaineers and saw action in 10. He spent three years at Austin Peay before making the move to Morgantown.
Haslam arrives Thursday midmorning and will depart Friday morning.

Tulane RB Javin Gordon: Gordon is set to visit Tennessee sometime the end of this week. He has already visited Minnesota and Stanford.
Gordon (5-10, 200, So, Toccoa, Georgia) played his freshman season for 516 yards on 128 carries and 5 touchdowns. Gordon also had 13 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. Gordon’s best day for the Green Wave was a 15 carry, 78 yard, 3 touchdown day against Tulsa.
Gordan will be on campus through the day and leave Knoxville Thursday night.

Ole Miss OL Ethan Fields: Fields entered the portal over the weekend as the dead period started and is just getting started on his visits. He’s expected in town Thursday or Friday. Fields has also been linked with LSU and Mississippi State as possible destinations.
Fields (6-3, 320, R-So, Geismar, Louisiana) played in all 15 games in a limited role for the Rebels playoff team in 2025 helping the Rebels reach the College Football Playoff semifinals. Fields has two years of eligibility remaining.
Fields will depart Thursday afternoon and will visit Alabama.

Michigan CB Tevis Metcalf: Tevis is the younger brother of TJ Metcalf, who committed to Tennessee this week – also from Michigan. Like TJ, Tevis also began his career at Arkansas where he appeared in 12 games as a freshman, mainly on special teams. Metcalf appeared in three games with Michigan in 2025, logging three tackles and one forced fumble. The cornerback totaled 17 defensive snaps this past season. Metcalf was a former three-star prospect from Clay-Chalkville HS in Pinson, Ala. He’s 5-foot-10 and weighs 200 pounds.
Metcalf will on campus through the day and depart Friday morning.

Appalachian State S DJ Burks: Burks grew up in Maryville where he helped the Rebels to a 55-4 record in four years with a 6-A state title as a sophomore. He’s played in 40 career games with 133 tackles, four tackles for loss and two interceptions while defending seven passes with two forced fumbles. As a redshirt-junior in 2025, Burks tallied a career year with 73 tackles, and two interceptions. He redshirted in 2022, playing in two games. Burks will have one year of eligibility remaining. He is 6-foot-0 and weighs 200 pounds.
It will be a quick trip for Burkes, who will leave campus late afternoon.

Potential Friday-weekend visits​

Wisconsin CB Omillio Agard: Agard is expected in for a visit when things open up at the end of the week.
Made his Badgers debut vs. Miami (OH) where he got his first pass breakup and first tackle and had his first interception vs. Middle Tennessee State and added 2 tackles as well. He picked up a sack and 5 tackles against Ohio State in October.

Ohio State CB Aaron Scott: Scott learned from Tennessee’s new cornerback coach Michael Hunter. He is expected in town tomorrow to visit Tennessee.
Scott had nine total tackles and one tackle for loss this past season for the Buckeyes.
He was the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Ohio and checked in at No. 26 overall by On3 in the 2024 class.

Michigan State RB Makhi Frazier: Frazier will visit Indiana Thursday and then is scheduled to come to Knoxville from there.
Frazier (5-10, 218, So., McKinney, Texas) spent two years with the Spartans. He led Michigan State with 116 carries for 520 yards and two touchdowns in nine games this season. He also caught 12 passes for 25 yards. Frazier ran for a career-high 109 yards on 14 carries in the Spartans’ loss to Michigan.

- VQ

 

[SmyrnaATLVolisback]

Tennessee Transfer Portal Reset: A look at the visitor board for Thursday and beyond​

The dead period for the coaches convention is over and Tennessee has more visitors on campus today and tomorrow. Here is a look at who might be in town over the next few days.

Thursday visits​

West Virginia OL Donovan Haslam: Haslam is expected in on Thursday as Tennessee looks to build depth on the offensive line.
Haslam had 444 snaps this season for West Virginia. He played left guard primarily and saw time at right guard and left tackle. Haslam started five games for the Mountaineers and saw action in 10. He spent three years at Austin Peay before making the move to Morgantown.
Haslam arrives Thursday midmorning and will depart Friday morning.

Tulane RB Javin Gordon: Gordon is set to visit Tennessee sometime the end of this week. He has already visited Minnesota and Stanford.
Gordon (5-10, 200, So, Toccoa, Georgia) played his freshman season for 516 yards on 128 carries and 5 touchdowns. Gordon also had 13 catches for 93 yards and a touchdown. Gordon’s best day for the Green Wave was a 15 carry, 78 yard, 3 touchdown day against Tulsa.
Gordan will be on campus through the day and leave Knoxville Thursday night.

Ole Miss OL Ethan Fields: Fields entered the portal over the weekend as the dead period started and is just getting started on his visits. He’s expected in town Thursday or Friday. Fields has also been linked with LSU and Mississippi State as possible destinations.
Fields (6-3, 320, R-So, Geismar, Louisiana) played in all 15 games in a limited role for the Rebels playoff team in 2025 helping the Rebels reach the College Football Playoff semifinals. Fields has two years of eligibility remaining.
Fields will depart Thursday afternoon and will visit Alabama.

Michigan CB Tevis Metcalf: Tevis is the younger brother of TJ Metcalf, who committed to Tennessee this week – also from Michigan. Like TJ, Tevis also began his career at Arkansas where he appeared in 12 games as a freshman, mainly on special teams. Metcalf appeared in three games with Michigan in 2025, logging three tackles and one forced fumble. The cornerback totaled 17 defensive snaps this past season. Metcalf was a former three-star prospect from Clay-Chalkville HS in Pinson, Ala. He’s 5-foot-10 and weighs 200 pounds.
Metcalf will on campus through the day and depart Friday morning.

Appalachian State S DJ Burks: Burks grew up in Maryville where he helped the Rebels to a 55-4 record in four years with a 6-A state title as a sophomore. He’s played in 40 career games with 133 tackles, four tackles for loss and two interceptions while defending seven passes with two forced fumbles. As a redshirt-junior in 2025, Burks tallied a career year with 73 tackles, and two interceptions. He redshirted in 2022, playing in two games. Burks will have one year of eligibility remaining. He is 6-foot-0 and weighs 200 pounds.
It will be a quick trip for Burkes, who will leave campus late afternoon.

Potential Friday-weekend visits​

Wisconsin CB Omillio Agard: Agard is expected in for a visit when things open up at the end of the week.
Made his Badgers debut vs. Miami (OH) where he got his first pass breakup and first tackle and had his first interception vs. Middle Tennessee State and added 2 tackles as well. He picked up a sack and 5 tackles against Ohio State in October.

Ohio State CB Aaron Scott: Scott learned from Tennessee’s new cornerback coach Michael Hunter. He is expected in town tomorrow to visit Tennessee.
Scott had nine total tackles and one tackle for loss this past season for the Buckeyes.
He was the No. 1-ranked player in the state of Ohio and checked in at No. 26 overall by On3 in the 2024 class.

Michigan State RB Makhi Frazier: Frazier will visit Indiana Thursday and then is scheduled to come to Knoxville from there.
Frazier (5-10, 218, So., McKinney, Texas) spent two years with the Spartans. He led Michigan State with 116 carries for 520 yards and two touchdowns in nine games this season. He also caught 12 passes for 25 yards. Frazier ran for a career-high 109 yards on 14 carries in the Spartans’ loss to Michigan.

- VQ

Please let us land the Michigan state rb and the two corners.

 

[MemphisVol3]

Please let us land the Michigan state rb and the two corners.

Frazier has really good speed for his size too.

 

[OmegaVoLL]

Please let us land the Michigan state rb and the two corners.

Frazier or Sawchuck? Who you think is better

 

[rikberry31]

What some folks fail to understand is those who are being critical of Heupel for failing to grab a veteran starter out of the portal is it’s not just our concern that GMac makes it out alive with such a thin frame, but it’s also we’ve seen evidence early on what the offense looks like with an inexperienced QB at the helm. Our offense in 2024 with Nico running the show was incredibly predictable, and considerably slower. If GMac has a great grasp of the offense, that’s great, hopefully he will, but I also can’t help but wonder will we see the 2024 offense or a combination of 2022/2025 in terms of tempo, and explosiveness. If you can’t go full speed, it really defeats the purpose of the traditional wide splits we generally run out of. I also imagine we won’t be willing to run GMac much either to try, and save his health. I just can’t help but be perplexed at his thinking and approach in regards to searching for a QB out of the portal going into such a meat grinder of a schedule. Not exactly the kind of schedule you want to be breaking in a young, inexperienced QB into.

Just because Nico was a mental defective, lazy, and entitled doesn't mean everyone is. Nico in 2024 has no bearing on 2026.