Tennessee releases in-state offensive lineman from national letter of intent

Tennessee releases in-state offensive lineman from national letter of intent.

J’Marion Gooch signed with Tennessee during the early signing period on Dec. 16.

He signed with Tennessee when Jeremy Pruitt served as the Vols’ head coach. Pruitt was relieved of his duties on Jan. 18. Josh Heupel was hired as the Vols’ head coach on Jan. 27.

The 6-foot-8, 358-pound offensive lineman is from Gallatin Senior High School in Gallatin, Tennessee.

Gooch was previously committed to Auburn. He committed to the Tigers on April 16.

He committed to Tennessee on Aug. 31 ahead of the 2020 season.

Dec 5, 2020; Knoxville, Tennessee; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Jeremy Pruitt walks down the sideline during the first half against the Florida Gators at Neyland Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Randy Sartin-USA TODAY Sports

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