Tennessee commit flips to Virginia Tech

The early signing period takes place Dec. 16-18 for the 2021 football signing class.

The early signing period takes place Dec. 16-18 for the 2021 football signing class.

Ahead of the early signing period kicking off Wednesday, Tennessee running back commit Elijah Howard announced he has parted ways with the Vols.

After decommitting from the Vols, Howard has committed to Virginia Tech.

The 5-foot-11, 182-pound running back played for the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He previously played for Webb School in Knoxville, Tennessee.

“I’m forever thankful for the love an support from my home state of Tennessee,” Howard said on Twitter. “I’ll be decommitting from the University of Tennessee.”

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