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Javontez Spraggins Announces Return To Tennessee

Tennessee Volunteers offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins officially announced his return to the team.

Evan Crowell

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Tennessee got big news on the offensive line front on Tuesday morning. Offensive lineman Javontez Spraggins will return to the team for the 2024 season, a big boost for offensive line coach Glen Elarbee. This news comes just days after LSU offensive tackle Lance Heard announced his transfer to the University of Tennessee. Tennessee now has a stable of quality offensive linemen at the disposal of redshirt freshman quarterback Nico Iamaleava. 

Tennessee Volunteers OL Javontez Spraggins during the win over Virginia. (Photo by Caitie McMekin of the News Sentinel)

The offseason is underway for Tennessee football. The Vols have concluded the 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.

Former Vols In The Transfer Portal

  • Warren Burrell, DB (Georgia Tech)
  • Mo Clipper, OL (Charlotte)
  • Brandon Turnage, DB (Ole Miss)
  • Jack Luttrell, DB (Arizona)
  • Addison Nichols, OL (Arkansas)
  • Tyler Baron, DL (Louisville)
  • Doneiko Slaughter, DB (Arkansas)
  • De’Shawn Rucker, DB (USF)
  • Tamarion Mcdonald, DB (Louisville)
  • Wesley Walker, DB (Louisville)
  • Gerald Mincey, OL (Kentucky)

Transfer Additions

  • Holden Staes, Notre Dame TE
  • Jakobe Thomas, Middle Tennessee State S
  • Jerod McCoy, Oregon State CB
  • Chris Brazzell, Tulane WR
  • Jalen McMurray, Temple DB
  • Miles Kitselman, Alabama TE
  • Zalance Heard, LSU OT
  • Jaxson Moi, Stanford DL

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Evan Crowell
EVAN CROWELL

Evan Crowell is currently pursuing a journalism degree from the University of Missouri and has various media experiences throughout his young career. He's been committed to marrying the fan's perspective of the game of football to the technical intricacies installed in each game by coaches and players. Crowell has been working at Fan Nation since 2020 and has covered high-profile college football games, recruiting events, and more during that five-year tenure. While he never played football, he's worked relentlessly to continue improving his understanding of the game while still covering the unique stories of each individual he covers.

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