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The Tennessee Vols lost a 2023 starter to the NCAA transfer portal on Monday evening.
Junior linebacker Elijah Herring announced via Twitter/X.com that he plans to enter the portal this week.
The 15-day spring portal window opens on Tuesday.
"I'd like to thank Coach Heupel and the University of Tennessee for the opportunity to play in my home state," wrote Herring in a tweet. "I appreciate all the support from the entire staff, my teammates, and fans. I have decided to enter the transfer portal and pursue other college opportunities. Love The Vols!"
I'd like to thank Coach Huepel & the University of Tennessee for the opportunity to play in my home state. I appreciate all the support from the entire staff, my teammates, & fans. I have decided to enter the transfer portal & pursue other college opportunities. Love The Vols!
— Elijah Herring (@ElijahHerring12) April 16, 2024
Herring started the final 12 games of the season at linebacker after middle linebacker Keenan Pili suffered a season-ending injury in the Vols' season-opener against Virginia. Herring totaled 80 tackles in 2023 (which led the team).
With Pili returning in 2024, Herring was likely heading for a backup role without much guaranteed playing time.
Herring's younger brother, Caleb, is a sophomore edge rusher for Tennessee who's received praise from head coach Josh Heupel this spring.
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