Former Tennessee linebacker commit enters transfer portal

Former Tennessee linebacker commit enters the NCAA transfer portal.

Maryland linebacker Terrence Lewis has entered the NCAA transfer portal.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound freshman decommitted from Tennessee on Nov. 30, 2020. He committed to the Vols on April 30, 2020.

Lewis is from Miami Central High School in Miami, Florida. He signed with Maryland on Jan. 3 over Miami, Tennessee, Auburn, Florida and Texas A&M.

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5-star prospect announces signing plans, has Tennessee in final two schools

5-star linebacker announces signing plans, has Tennessee in final two schools.

5-star linebacker Terrence Lewis has announced signing plans for his college destination.

“I will be signing Dec. 19 but my decision will be announce publicly on NBCSports Jan. 2nd,” Lewis said on Twitter.

Lewis will announce his college choice at the All-American Bowl.

He decommitted from the Vols on Dec. 1, but has Tennessee and Maryland in his final two schools to sign with.

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker from Miami Central High School in Opa Locka, Florida originally committed to Tennessee April 30.

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Terrence Lewis decommits from Tennessee

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Tennessee suffered a decommitment from a 5-star linebacker Monday.

Terrance Lewis announced his decommitment from the Vols on Twitter.

“I would like to take the time out to announce that I’ll be de-committing from The University of Tennessee,” Lewis said. “There’s no love lost they’re still my top school as of now but I need these next couple weeks to explore my options to make sure I make the best decision for my future.”

The 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker from Miami Central High School in Opa Locka, Florida committed to Tennessee April 30.

The early signing period takes place Dec. 16-18 for the 2021 recruiting class. National signing day is Feb. 3.

University of Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker

University of Tennessee’s 2022 commitment tracker

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Terrence Lewis commits to Tennessee

Terrence Lewis commits to Tennessee.

Tennessee’s red-hot momentum on the recruiting trail continued Thursday, as 5-star outside linebacker Terrence Lewis pledged to the Vols on his Twitter account.

Lewis is a massive addition to the 2021 recruiting class that vaunts Tennessee to the No. 3 spot in the 247Sports national rankings. Rated the No. 1 outside linebacker in the country, the No. 10 player in the country and the No. 2 player in Florida per the 247Sports Composite, he is a 6-foot-1, 200-pound linebacker at Chaminade-Madonna Prep.

Lewis checks all the boxes for an elite linebacking prospect at the high school level.

The future Vol was incredibly productive on his Florida 5A state championship team in 2019, gathering 105 tackles, 15 TFLs, nine sacks and three interceptions.

Lewis has a closing speed and burst off the edge that makes him a nightmare for quarterbacks, and has shown efficiency in stopping the run and dropping back in coverage. Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt puts heavy value in versatility in his linebackers, and Lewis certainly fits the mold.

A former Florida commit, Lewis was heavily pursued by Auburn, Alabama and Clemson. Former 247Sports National Recruiter of the Year Brian Niedermeyer is Lewis’ primary recruiter.

Lewis is the highest-rated prospect in Tennessee’s 2021 recruiting class.

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