Jabari Small Officially Declares For NFL Draft

Tennessee Volunteers running back Jabari Small has officially declared for the 2024 NFL Draft after opting out of the Citrus Bowl earlier this week.

The Vols already knew they would be without running back Jabari Small for the Citrus Bowl, as he officially opted out earlier in the week. However, he confirmed speculation that this would be by the end of his college career on Friday - Small declared for the 2024 NFL Draft, joining fellow running back Jaylen Wright and quarterback Joe Milton III in Vols that will test the draft waters this offseason.

Tennessee Volunteers RB Jabari Small during the win over Vanderbilt. (Photo by Angelina Alcantar 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 (Georgia Tech)
• Mo Clipper, OL (Charlotte)
• Brandon Turnage, DB
• Jack Luttrell, DB (Arizona)
• Addison Nichols, OL (Arkansas)
• Tyler Baron, DL (Ole Miss)
• Doneiko Slaughter, DB (Arkansas)
• De’Shawn Rucker, DB
• Tamarion Mcdonald, DB (Ole Miss)
• Wesley Walker

Transfer Additions

• Holden Staes, Notre Dame TE
• Jakobe Thomas, Middle Tennessee State S
• Jerod McCoy, Oregon State CB
• Chris Brazzell, Tulane WR

NFL Draft Declarations

• Joe Milton III, QB
• Jaylen Wright, RB
• Jabari Small, RB

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