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Cooper Mays Officially Announces Return

After much speculation, Tennessee Volunteers center Cooper Mays has officially announced that he will return to the 2024 team.

The Vols officially get the centerpiece of their offensive line back. Center Cooper Mays announced his return to the team on social media on Friday afternoon, giving quarterback Nico Iamaleava a capable veteran in the middle of his offensive line for next season.

Tennessee Volunteers C Cooper Mays during the win over UTSA. (Photo by Saul Young of the News Sentinel)

Tennessee Volunteers C Cooper Mays during the win over UTSA. (Photo by Saul Young of the News Sentinel)

The offseason is almost underway for Tennessee football. The Vols have concluded the regular season and are now focusing on roster construction for the 2023 season. Volunteer Country has fans covered with all the latest portal entries and NFL Draft declarations. The portal window is from December 4 until January 2. If players don't transfer within that window, they must wait until May following spring practice to enter the transfer portal.

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, DB
  • De’Shawn Rucker, DB
  • Tamarion McDonald, DB

Tennessee's 2024 Recruiting Class

  • Jake Merklinger, QB
  • Peyton Lewis, RB
  • Mike Matthews, WR
  • Braylon Staley, WR
  • 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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