Former Tennessee offensive lineman announces transfer destination

Former Tennessee offensive lineman announces transfer destination.

Tennessee offensive lineman James Parsons entered the NCAA transfer portal on June 7.

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound redshirt sophomore announced his decision on Twitter.

“First, I would like to say thank you to the coaches I’ve had here at the University of Tennessee for helping me grow as a player and as a person,” Parsons said. “Thanks to everyone I’ve played with these last two years, I enjoyed working with all of you.

“Secondly, thank you to my friends, family, and academic staff, I wish you all the best moving forward. With that being said, I have officially entered my name in the NCAA transfer portal.”

Parsons announced his transfer destination on Tuesday. He will play for Gardner-Webb and head coach Tre Lamb.

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

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Tennessee offensive lineman enters transfer portal

Tennessee offensive lineman enters transfer portal.

Tennessee offensive lineman James Parsons has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

The 6-foot-5, 320-pound redshirt sophomore announced his decision on Twitter.

“First, I would like to say thank you to the coaches I’ve had here at the University of Tennessee for helping me grow as a player and as a person,” Parsons said. “Thanks to everyone I’ve played with these last two years, I enjoyed working with all of you.

“Secondly, thank you to my friends, family, and academic staff, I wish you all the best moving forward. With that being said, I have officially entered my name in the NCAA transfer portal.”

Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Parsons is from Kings Mountain High School in Kings Mountain, North Carolina.

He did not appear in any games during the 2019 and 2020 seasons.

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