2025 Transfer portal - players leaving the Vols

[BernardKingGOAT]

Looks like we need a sticky for this. Not sure if here or RF. Mods, whichever is best. Players, thanks for your time as a Vol!

EDIT: Here is a link to brief article that outlines the portal process, dates, and changes for 2025.

December Portal entries:
12/30 Kalib Perry -- LB (to Lousiville)
12/27 Squirrel White -- WR (to Florida State)
12/26 Charlie Browder --TE
12/26 Holden Staes -- TE (to Indiana)
12/26 Gaston Moore -- QB
12/23. Jayson Jenkins -- DE (to Florida State)
12/19. Christian Harrison -- S (to Cincinnati)
12/14. Cam Seldon -- RB (to Virginia Tech)
12/12. Nate Spillman -- WR
12/12. Nathan Leacock -- WR (to Purdue)

12/10 - Chas Nimrod -- WR (to USF)
12/6 - Ryan Damron -- QB (to Stephen F. Austin)
12/6 - Jordan Matthews -- CB -- (to Vandy)
12/6 - Jalen Smith -- LB -- (to Miss State)
12/5 - Kalib Webb -- WR -- (to Maryland)
12/4 - Khalifa Keith -- RB -- (to Appy State)
12/3 - Vysen Lang -- IOL

And here is a link to UT's list on 247 Sports.

https://247sports.com/season/2025-football/transferportal/?institutionkey=24106

One lateral move and the rest are a step down

 

[KTrain]

One lateral move and the rest are a step down

Will be interesting how Cam Seldon does in V Techs 1st game vs Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt surprised them the 1st game in Nashville last year and Diego willed Vandy to victory. A lot of my friends are V Tech fans, and they are gonna be amped when Vandy rolls in to Blacksburg they feel they owe them big time. Love to see Cam have a 100+.

 

[BanditVol]

Didn't think Gaston had any eligibility left

 

[Ttucke11]

Lang went to Troy and Spillman to Charlotte.

 

[sami]

Honestly, I'd like to see UT go in this direction if Josh hasn't already made a move like this. What is the point of showcasing players so they can be cherry picked if they show out? I don't blame Rhule or Sarkisian at all.

Texas to eliminate spring game, joining growing list of college football teams opting for NFL-style OTAs

Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is the latest coach to do away with the traditional format

www.cbssports.com

 

[YankeeVol]

Honestly, I'd like to see UT go in this direction if Josh hasn't already made a move like this. What is the point of showcasing players so they can be cherry picked if they show out? I don't blame Rhule or Sarkisian at all.

Texas to eliminate spring game, joining growing list of college football teams opting for NFL-style OTAs

Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is the latest coach to do away with the traditional format

www.cbssports.com

I don't think it has anything to do with that.

 

[sami]

I don't think it has anything to do with that.

According to Rhule it sure does. But Sark probably doesn't have the same concerns.

 

[YankeeVol]

According to Rhule it sure does. But Sark probably doesn't have the same concerns.

I don't get why. Nebraska has like 2 good players.....

Sark's excuse, I can somewhat buy.

 

[VAVol85]

Will be interesting how Cam Seldon does in V Techs 1st game vs Vanderbilt. Vanderbilt surprised them the 1st game in Nashville last year and Diego willed Vandy to victory. A lot of my friends are V Tech fans, and they are gonna be amped when Vandy rolls in to Blacksburg they feel they owe them big time. Love to see Cam have a 100+.

Tech had a good RB last year that will probably go late in the draft. They needed to replace him and Cam should get a lot of work. May be taking a pay cut for more playing time.

 

[Just a VolinTears]

 

[delvol]

I hate the portal and what is becoming of college sports.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

I hate the portal and what is becoming of college sports.

It is stopping me from buying season tickets.

 

[Go aeiou]

It is stopping me from buying season tickets.

Can't blame the players. it's the most money some of them will ever make in their life.
It really sucks for fans. At least for long time fans who have watched guys develop and play for the Vols.
We had season tickets for 20-21 years. 89-2010

 

[NEO]

Can't blame the players. it's the most money some of them will ever make in their life.
It really sucks for fans. At least for long time fans who have watched guys develop and play for the Vols.
We had season tickets for 20-21 years. 89-2010

I’m 100 percent ok with them being paid and they deserve to be paid but there needs to be contracts at this point. Players holding out and asking for more money prior to the playoffs (which happens) is behind business and extortion. Put extra pay in for the playoffs or bonuses if they reach certain stats or we win something special just like the pros. All I want to do is being able to follow my damn team and watch growth. I honestly can’t even keep up with players anymore.

This is just chaotic as F.

 

[SpaceCoastVol]

Can't blame the players. it's the most money some of them will ever make in their life.
It really sucks for fans. At least for long time fans who have watched guys develop and play for the Vols.
We had season tickets for 20-21 years. 89-2010

Well, I bought season tickets.


Talk about buyers' remorse.....


At least the tailgates are fun.

 

[volfan102455]

It is stopping me from buying season tickets.

This is my last year. I know some on here will say, there is a waiting list - and that is fine if others want to contribute to this greed and craziness.

 

[Backwards K]

It is stopping me from buying season tickets.

This and the 15000 people ahead of you on the wait list.

 

[Vol737]

Well, I bought season tickets.


Talk about buyers' remorse.....


At least the tailgates are fun.

Hell, tailgating is the number one reason I go to the games!!!

 

[TheRealUT98]

Put Nico on the list too

 

[Smackdaddy46]

Put Nico on the list too

Thanks for the notification!

 

[ETV]

Question remains, how many follow him out the door as well or will they rally around the next man up and be all in?

 

[jasonvol18]

Question remains, how many follow him out the door as well or will they rally around the next man up and be all in?

I doubt many, if any leave.

 

[TheRealUT98]

Thanks for the notification!

You’re welcome like Nico I wanted to wait until the last possible moment

 

[KTrain]

Hell, tailgating is the number one reason I go to the games!!!

Just do your tail gate and go to the nearest sports bar and enjoy the game. A lot are starting to do this.

 

[Vol737]

Just do your tail gate and go to the nearest sports bar and enjoy the game. A lot are starting to do this.

Often times we just stay at the tailgate the whole game, watch it there and relax with the friends. Great way to spend game day if you don’t feel like going in.