Tyler Baron Finds New College Home

Former Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Tyler Baron committed to the Ole Miss Rebels on Friday.

Tyler Baron was initially expected to test the NFL Draft waters, but after receiving feedback decided to stay in school and enter the transfer portal. The former Vol had a productive career on Rocky Top and was one of their most consistent defenders this season.

Baron will stay in the SEC, as he announced on Friday that he will play his final year of eligibility with the Ole Miss Rebels. He visited them over the past week, and Lane Kiffin's program built a lot of momentum with the talented defensive lineman.

Former Tennessee Volunteers DE Tyler Baron after the win over Vanderbilt. (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 (Georgia Tech)
• Mo Clipper, OL (Charlotte)
• Brandon Turnage, DB
• Jack Luttrell, DB
• Addison Nichols, OL
• Tyler Baron, DL (Ole Miss)
• Doneiko Slaughter, DB (Arkansas)
• De’Shawn Rucker, DB
• Tamarion McDonald, DB (Ole Miss)

Transfer Additions

• Holden Staes, Notre Dame TE
• Jakobe Thomas, Middle Tennessee State S

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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