Senior JaRon Toney has decided to leave the Tennessee football team, according to Evan Woodberry. Toney, originally a walk-on, played in all 12 games last season — including six starts at nickelback — and tallied 37 tackles. On the road at No. 10 Missouri, he recorded a season-high nine tackles.
“I’m very excited for him getting his college degree, and I’m very appreciative of everything he’s done for Tennessee,” Butch Jones said.
During his career, the former Alcoa star played in 28 games and amassed 78 tackles on defense, returned five kickoffs for an average of 19.6 yards, and rushed the football 31 times for 74 yards.
Toney will graduate this summer an pursue a career outside of football.
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UPDATE 5:47pm: Two walk-ons appear to be moving on also, according to Evan Woodberry. “Redshirt freshman long-snapper Danny Finch and junior punter Patrick Toole are no longer listed on the Vols’ official roster.”