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Tennessee redshirt freshman defensive back enters NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee redshirt freshman defensive back enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Tennessee redshirt freshman defensive back Derek Taylor announced Monday he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.

“Last year was an unbelievable season on Rocky Top and I’m grateful for all of the moments I got to share with my teammates,” Taylor announced. “I would like to thank coach (Josh) Heupel, coach (Tim) Banks and the entire strength staff for giving me the opportunity to better myself.”

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Taylor will have four years of eligibility remaining during his collegiate career.

The 6-foot-4, 209-pound defensive back came to the Vols from Greenbrier High School in Greenbrier, Tennessee.

Taylor did not record any statistics while at Tennessee.

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Derek Taylor signs with Tennessee

Derek Taylor signs with the Vols.

2022 prospect Derek Taylor signed with Tennessee Wednesday.

“Officially official,” Taylor announced.

The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Taylor is from Greenbrier High School in Greenbrier, Tennessee. He played wide receiver and free safety at Greenbrier.

Taylor has offers from Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky, Marshall and Michigan State.

The 2022 prospect is slated to be a preferred walk-on at Tennessee.

The Vols signed 20 players during the early signing period in December.

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Tennessee’s 2022 football commitment tracker

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Derek Taylor announces commitment to Tennessee

Derek Taylor announces his commitment to the Vols.

2022 prospect Derek Taylor announced his commitment to Tennessee.

“I will be taking my talents to the University of Tennessee,” Taylor announced.

The 6-foot-4, 190-pound Taylor is from Greenbrier High School in Greenbrier, Tennessee. He played wide receiver and free safety at Greenbrier.

Taylor has offers from Austin Peay, Eastern Kentucky, Marshall and Michigan State.

The 2022 prospect is slated to be a preferred walk-on at Tennessee.

2022 early signing period: Tracker for Vols’ signees

Tennessee’s 2022 football commitment tracker

Big board: Tennessee’s 2022 football recruiting class by position

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Michigan State Football offers 2022 athlete Derek Taylor from Tennessee

The Spartans have offered an intriguing multi-positional athlete out of Tennessee.

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Michigan State Football is searching for the diamonds in the rough to fill out their 2022 recruiting class, and the latest player they are taking a longer look at is 2022 multi-positional athlete Derek Taylor out of Greenbrier, Tennessee.

Derek Taylor is currently unranked and only has offers from Marshall, Eastern Kentucky, and now the Spartans, who offered him on Thursday.

Taylor fits the profile of what Tucker is looking for. At 6’4″, Taylor has size and the ability to play multiple positions shows his athleticism.

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