Tennessee leading tackler Herring entering portal

Dave Wilson, ESPN Personnel WriterApr 15, 2024,

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Dave Wilson is an editor for ESPN.com because 2010. He previously worked at The Dallas Morning News, San Diego Union-Tribune and Las Vegas Sun.Tennessee linebacker Elijah Herring, who led the Vols in takes on last season, is going into the transfer portal, he announced Monday on social media. “I wish to thank Coach Huepel &

the University of Tennessee for the chance to play in my home state,”Herring published on X, formerly Twitter.” I value all the assistance from the entire staff, my teammates, & fans. I have actually chosen to enter the transfer portal & pursue other college opportunities. Love The Vols!”I ‘d like to thank Coach Huepel & the University of Tennessee for the

chance to play in my home state. I appreciate all the support from the whole personnel, my colleagues, & fans. I have actually chosen to go into the transfer portal & pursue other college chances. Love The Vols!– Elijah Herring( @ElijahHerring12)April 16, 2024 Herring got in

last season as a backup to middle linebacker Keenan Pili, who suffered a season-ending injury versus Virginia in the opener. Herring took control of and started the next 11 games, finishing with 76 deals with (4 for a loss)with a profession high of 8 against UConn and Alabama.Linebackers coach Brian Jean-Mary left for Michigan this offseason and was changed by Washington’s William Inge. Inge informed press reporters this spring that he was examining each player’s function.”After spring break entering into spring ball, I informed everybody we’re going to all start with a clean slate,”Inge said.Herring did not play in Saturday’s Orange & White game due to injury.A 6-foot-3,

230-pound Tennessee local, Herring signed with the Volunteers as a three-star hire from Murfreesboro. His sibling, Caleb, is a

sophomore protective lineman for Tennessee.Herring has two years of eligibility remaining.