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Josh Heupel provides injury update for Tennessee ahead of Kent State game

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel provides injury update for the Vols ahead of playing Kent State on Saturday.

Josh Heupel kicked off game week on Monday for No. 9 Tennessee (2-0) in preparation for a matchup against Kent State (0-2).

Heupel met with media and provided an injury update for three Vols: Linebacker Kalib Perry, running back Cameron Seldon and defensive back Jakobe Thomas.

“We will see as the week goes on, but I anticipate all those guys being available for us this week,” Heupel said.

Perry has appeared in one game for the Vols this season and has not recorded any statistics. Thomas appeared in both contests for Tennessee through two weeks, recording five tackles, one tackle for a loss and one pass deflection.

In one game this season, Seldon has totaled 47 rushing yards on seven attempts, one reception for -2 receiving yards and one kick return for 35 yards.

Kickoff for Tennessee’s Week 3 contest versus Kent State is slated for 7:30 p.m. EDT (SEC Network).

READ: 2024 SEC football power rankings after Week 2

Cameron Seldon. Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Middle Tennessee State transfer Jakobe Thomas signs with Vols

Middle Tennessee State transfer Jakobe Thomas signs with the Vols.

The 2023 early signing period is taking place Wednesday-Friday for Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting signing class.

The 2023 early signing period is Josh Heupel’s third as Tennessee’s head coach. He was hired as the Vols’ head coach in Jan. 2021.

Tennessee’s 2023 recruiting class ranked No. 10 nationally (247Sports Composite). The Vols’ first recruiting class under Heupel in 2022 ranked No. 17 nationally (247Sports Composite).

Jakobe Thomas signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

Jakobe Thomas’ transfer bio:

  • Position: Safety
  • Height: 6-foot-2
  • Weight: 190 pounds
  • School: Transfer from Middle Tennessee State

READ: Tennessee football early signing period tracker for 2024 class

READ: Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

Middle Tennessee State transfer Jakobe Thomas commits to Vols

Middle Tennessee State transfer Jakobe Thomas commits to the Vols.

Middle Tennessee State redshirt sophomore safety Jakobe Thomas entered the NCAA transfer portal on Nov. 28.

He committed to Oregon State on Thursday. Thomas has since committed to Tennessee on Saturday.

The 6-foot-2, 190-pound defensive back appeared in 24 games from 2021-23 at Middle Tennessee State. He recorded 108 tackles, four tackles for a loss, four interceptions, one interception touchdown, 12 pass deflections, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, one block and six punt return yards.

Thomas went to Middle Tennessee State from Tullahoma High School in Tullahoma, Tennessee.

Student-athletes can enter the NCAA transfer portal from Dec. 2 until Jan. 2, 2024. Players can also enter the NCAA transfer portal from April 15-30, 2024.

READ: Updated Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

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Texas A&M offers Middle Tennessee Transfer LB Jakobe Thomas

Texas A&M has reportedly fielded an offer to Middle Tennessee State LB Jakobe Thomas.

Texas A&M head coach Mike Elko is hard at work in his quest to add production to the Aggies roster in the beginning stages of the offseason as a new era of Aggie Football is officially underway.

As of Sunday, Elko has already added his first commitment in the form of former Kansas State cornerback Will Lee III, one of the highest-rated defenders in the country during the 2023 regular season. With nearly a dozen-plus offers on the table at multiple positions, Elko and his staff now offered former Middle Tennessee linebacker Jakobe Thomas.

Thomas, who has two years of eligibility remaining, recorded 71 tackles, three tackles for loss, and five pass deflections during the 2023 season, joining Middle Tennessee teammate and defense lineman Marley Cook to receive offers from Texas A&M this month.

Even after the addition of cornerback Will Lee III, the secondary still needs several more additions after the recent transfer portal attrition. At the same time, the offensive line and wide receiver also need added depth. However, with the likely loss of All-American linebacker Edgerrin Cooper to the 2024 NFL Draft, adding a productive and experienced backer like Thomas to pair with linebacker ascending Aggies LB Taurean York, this group should be in solid shape heading into next season.

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