Ja’Quain Blakely declares for 2022 NFL draft

Ja’Quain Blakely declares for the 2022 NFL draft.

Redshirt senior defensive lineman Ja’Quain Blakely has declared for the 2022 NFL draft.

Blakely announced his decision Wednesday.

“After many prayers and consideration, I have decided to declare for the 2022 NFL draft,” Blakely announced.

The 6-foot-2, 270-pound defensive lineman appeared in 50 games for the Vols from 2017-21, totaling 44 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 3.5 sacks and three pass deflections.

Blakely came to Tennessee from Colquitt County High School in Moultrie, Georgia.

The NFL draft is slated to take place April 28–30 in Paradise, Nevada.

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