Lance Heard Concludes Tennessee Visit

LSU Tigers offensive tackle Lance Heard entered the NCAA Transfer Portal last week and officially visited the Tennessee Volunteers in the past few days.

Tennessee offensive line coach Glen Elarbee won't be replacing as many starters next year as he initially thought, but the Vols did lose several offensive line contributors to the NCAA Transfer Portal. They are scouring the portal for another offensive tackle who could come in and get snaps, and LSU Tigers offensive tackle Lance Heard is a prime candidate.

Heard was the No. 15 player in the 2023 signing class, according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings. The Louisianna native opted to stay home and play his college football for the LSU Tigers, choosing them over several premium programs. After one season in Baton Rouge, Heard entered the transfer portal and explored his options.

He stopped by Knoxville, Tennessee, for a brief visit over the weekend. Heard will now travel to Norman, Oklahoma, for a visit with the Sooners, who have come on strong for Heard in recent days. There's still optimism in the Tennessee building regarding their chances, but Heard's visit with the Sooners could be the deciding factor. He could make other visits during his time in the portal but hasn't scheduled any other dates.

LSU Tigers OT Lance Heard during his official visit to LSU. (Photo courtesy of Lance Heard)

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, DB
• Gerald Mincey, OL

Transfer Additions

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

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