Former Tennessee 2021 signee set to play for SEC East school

Former Tennessee 2021 signee set to play for SEC East school.

J’Marion Gooch signed with Tennessee during the early signing period on Dec. 16.

He signed with Tennessee when Jeremy Pruitt served as the Vols’ head coach. Pruitt was relieved of his duties on Jan. 18 and Josh Heupel was hired as the Vols’ head coach on Jan. 27.

Tennessee released Gooch from his national letter of intent on Feb. 22.

Gooch announced Wednesday that he has signed to play for Missouri.

The 6-foot-8, 358-pound offensive lineman is from Gallatin Senior High School in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Gooch was previously committed to Auburn. He committed to the Tigers on April 16.

He committed to Tennessee on Aug. 31 ahead of the 2020 season.

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