UConn sophomore tight end Justin Joly entered the NCAA transfer portal on Nov. 30.
“I am entering the transfer portal with two years of eligibility,” Joly said.
Tennessee offered a scholarship to Joly on Monday.
“After a great talk with Alec Abeln, I’m blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Joly announced.
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound tight end recorded 74 receptions for 828 yards and four touchdowns from 2022-233 at UConn.
Tennessee defeated UConn, 59-3, on Nov. 4 at Neyland Stadium. Joly led the Huskies in receptions (eight) and receiving yards (89) against Tennessee.
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