Jonathan Echols Flips To USF

Originally posted on Tennessee Volunteers on SI
By Evan Crowell | Last updated Dec 8, 2023 3:42 PM ET

Four-star tight end Jonathan Echols was Tennessee's first 2024 commitment. He announced his decision on July 4, 2022, choosing the Vols over Florida, Alabama, and Ohio State. Echols initially committed to the staff to be coached by Alex Golesh, who served as the offensive coordinator and tight ends coach at the time. However, Golesh left for the USF head coaching job this offseason, leaving Echols with a new position coach one year out from when he walks onto a college campus.

Relationships ultimately won out for Echols. He flipped to USF on Friday afternoon, joining Golesh and USF after a 6-6 season that has a lot of people in Florida excited. The Vols now don't have a tight end in the 2024 class, a glaring issue a few weeks out from early national signing day.

Tennessee's Offseason Player Movement

Former Vols In The Transfer Portal

Warren Burrell, DB
Mo Clipper, OL
Brandon Turnage, DB
Jack Luttrell, DB
Addison Nichols, OL
Tyler Baron, DL
Doneiko Slaughter, CB

Tennessee's 2024 Recruiting Class

Jake Merklinger, QB
Peyton Lewis, RB
Mike Matthews, WR
Braylon Staley, WR
Jonathan Echols, TE
Bennett Warren, OT
Jesse Perry, OT
Gage Ginther, OT
William Satterwhite, OG
Max Anderson, OG
Kellen Lindstrom, DE
Carson Gentle, DE
Jeremias Heard, DL
Jordan Ross, EDGE
Edwin Spillman, ILB
Jordan Burns, ILB
Marcus Goree, DB
Kaleb Beasley, CB
Boo Carter, S
Edrees Farooq, S

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