2025/26 Transfer Portal Thread

[Skooter]

He absolutely cannot throw, unless you mean that in the sense that he possesses the basic physical ability to throw a ball forward lol

He’s no Mendoza for sure. He’s also never played for Heupel. As I mentioned, Hooker at VT hadn’t shown anything like he showed here. And nobody foresaw JA having a top 4 passing yard season at UT, even though offense had the ball a lot less due to defense.
Pribula can fly. I can see him as very serviceable, keep chains moving and throw it deep when safeties come up.
Good thing is we won’t need to score 30+ anymore to have a chance to win games.

 

[OldVolMan]

Thing with Joey that just came to mind is do you take his experience over an injured Leavitt.

All day!

 

[Dudleys87]

This is a win / win for me.

I’m cool losing $500. I’m also cool with Farooq proving me wrong and being the stud yall say he can be.

I’ll take the loss if need be

If he has a nose for the ball why not move him to LB? It certainly can’t hurt to have more hep there

 

[cncchris33]

Farooq is a dog. He was not perfect. But he was also very young and inexperienced and on a terrible defense.

What if we, I don’t know maybe this is crazy. Root for Vols that want to be here?

If only he could tackle

 

[csprig9]

Really glad CJH is shutting up the idiots on here from a few days ago

Maybe, just maybe he knows what he’s doing…….

 

[seaofORANGE22]

If only he could tackle

Wasn’t just a Farooq problem

 

[seaofORANGE22]

 

[Enki_Amenra]

Really glad CJH is shutting up the idiots on here from a few days ago

Maybe, just maybe he knows what he’s doing…….

Oh, they're still talking,

 

[VolFan_stuck_in_the_901]

This guy would be an extremely nice depth piece. Take him, and then see if we can get Scott Jr. on campus next Thursday (would like him to be their heir to Kayin Lee once he goes to the NFL next year)

 

[Ericvol2096]

Can we reach #1 for the recruiting/portal combo ranking

 

[Batman1948]

sarcasm... heard of it?

Yeah right---we all know the truth

 

[UTSuave’]

AP said the public commitment of Lane has scared off Aguero.... unfortunate, but whatevs. Get Metcalf and then the safety room is complete IMO

I don’t get it. what did that have to do with coming here?

 

[Dadof2Vols]

Today the Vols have the #1 transfer class in the nation as measured by average player rating

Where Tennessee Football Portal Class Ranks After Landing Chaz Coleman, Dejuan Lane | Rocky Top Insider

See where the Tennessee football portal class ranks nationally after landing a commitment from five-star transfer Chaz Coleman.

www.rockytopinsider.com

How? Coaches sucked and were asleep for this portal season. They should be fired for handling the portal so bad

 

[cncchris33]

Wasn’t just a Farooq problem

No, but he was far and away the biggest offender

 

[OrangeFluff]

No, but he was far and away the biggest offender

I might argue Turrentine for that after two seasons of watching him be a liability in coverage across the middle, but opinions are like...well, you know the rest.

 

[VolGee4]

No, but he was far and away the biggest offender

Turrentine couldn’t find the angle to try to tackle.

 

[KB5252]

Wondering how they work on housing this late. Most campus apartments and homes are taken. Dorms are full.

Friends of the university will step up. There are contracts with the university as well. Housing shouldn't be an issue

 

[KB5252]

KY shelling out some money this cycle. Did Krogers pony up?

Kroger's been adding a penny to every purchase.......

 

[cncchris33]

I might argue Turrentine for that after two seasons of watching him be a liability in coverage across the middle, but opinions are like...well, you know the rest.

Statistically, it was Farooq, at least last season, but yes, both were bad.

 

[ETNVolunteer1]

I will gladly admit I was wrong. Defensive staff, well done!

 

[Skooter]

Friends of the university will step up. There are contracts with the university as well. Housing shouldn't be an issue

Kinda what figured but was curious as my youngest is a freshman up there. They had too many and had to use North Carrick which was supposed to be closed. As far as apartments in the fort and near strip, those leases are already signed for next fall.

 

[D3Athlete]

He was horrible last year, but showed some very real flashes in 2024. I think some people are harder on him bc he should’ve taken a real jump and he regressed - I can’t fault them for that. Excited to see if he can put it all together this season.

Every player regressed from the 2024 defense to 2025. He just wasn’t getting the coaching and development he needed.

 

[berryvol]

Every player regressed from the 2024 defense to 2025. He just wasn’t getting the coaching and development he needed.

Yup, also the injuries at CB really amplified our issues at safety. I expect a complete 180 this season.

 

[Type Orange+]

That is one tall CB.
Just guessing that not many 50/50 balls are thrown in his direction

 

[JAllen18]

Metcalf is a perfect fit for Knowles defense.