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Tennessee Vols lose contributor to the NCAA transfer portal just before the spring window is set to close

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated Apr 24, 2025 3:29 PM ET

The Tennessee Vols are reportedly losing a defensive back that saw a lot of action last season to the NCAA transfer portal.

ESPN's Pete Thamel reported on Thursday that Vols defensive back Jakobe Thomas is entering the transfer portal (the spring transfer window will close on Friday, April 25).

Thomas, who is from Tullahoma, TN, transferred to Tennessee ahead of the 2024 season after spending the first three seasons of his career at Middle Tennessee State.

Tennessee safety Jakobe Thomas is entering the NCAA transfer portal, per @EugeneTLee of @3strandsports. Thomas played last season at Tennessee and has one year of eligibility remaining. He started his career at Middle Tennessee State. pic.twitter.com/V4ElDrNwvp
— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) April 24, 2025

Thomas, who has one season of eligibility remaining, played in 13 games for the Volunteers last season, totaling 22 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack.

What a play/tackle by Jakobe Thomas pic.twitter.com/pUVOs7zd2d
— zach ragan (@zachTNT) October 20, 2024

Thomas is a player that certainly would've played some important snaps for Tennessee in 2025. Losing him to the transfer portal isn't a deathblow to the Vols' defense, but it definitely hurts Tennessee's defensive depth.

This article first appeared on A to Z Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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