Juwan Mitchell transfers to Tennessee

Tennessee has added a linebacker to its 2021 football roster.

Tennessee has added a linebacker to its 2021 football roster.

Juwan Mitchell announced on Monday he is transferring to Tennessee from Texas.

“Get ready for the SEC takeover,” Mitchell said on Twitter. “Vol football, let’s ride. Can’t wait to ball out in front of 103,000 every Saturday.”

The 6-foot-1, 230-pound linebacker appeared in 21 games from 2019-20 for Texas. Mitchell totaled 101 tackles, eight tackles for a loss, three sacks, five pass deflections and recovered one fumble for the Longhorns.

Mitchell transferred to Texas from Butler Community College where he played in 12 games as a freshman, totaling 55 tackles, 7.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks, one interception and one pass breakup.

He played at Mater Dei Prep in Middletown, New Jersey.

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