Vols’ specialist enters NCAA transfer portal

Tennessee specialist enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Redshirt sophomore punter Kolby Morgan announced he entered the NCAA transfer portal.

“I would like to thank all my coaches at the University of Tennessee for giving me the opportunity to play football at the highest level,” Morgan announced. “I have grown so much as a person and a player during my time here and appreciate the friendships and memories I’ve made with my teammates.

“With that being said, I will be entering my name into the transfer portal with three years of eligibility remaining. This decision was not an easy one, but I feel it is the best choice for my future. Please respect my decision.”

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The 5-foot-11, 200-pound Morgan appeared in one game during the 2021 season for Tennessee. He recorded 154 yards on four punts.

He came to Tennessee from Oneida High School in Oneida, Tennessee.

Kolby Morgan (93) Photo by Dan Harralson, Vols Wire

Kolby Morgan commits to Tennessee

Tennessee Vols’ football recruiting news.

The University of Tennessee has added to its 2021 football roster.

In-state punter Kolby Morgan has committed to the Vols as a preferred walk-on.

The 6-foot, 195-pound punter played at Oneida High School in Oneida, Tennessee, where he excelled as a specialist and running back.

 

Although Morgan does not hold a rating on the 247Sports Composite, he is a 5-star punter according to Prokicker.com.

Morgan’s other collegiate football offers include Navy, Army and Gardner-Webb. Tennessee running backs coach Jay Graham is listed as Morgan’s primary recruiter.

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University of Tennessee’s 2021 NCAA transfer portal tracker

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