Vols’ defensive lineman enters transfer portal

A Tennessee defensive lineman has entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday.

A Tennessee defensive lineman has entered the NCAA transfer portal on Friday.

Junior defensive lineman John Mincey announced he is entering the NCAA transfer portal.

“After a lot of consideration, I will be entering my name in the NCAA transfer portal,” Mincey said of his intentions on Twitter.

KNOXVILLE, TN – DECEMBER 15, 2020 – Defensive lineman John Mincey #99 of the Tennessee Volunteers during practice on Haslam Field in Knoxville, TN. Photo By Kate Luffman/Tennessee Athletics

The 6-foot-3, 276-pound Mincey is from Clinch County High School in Homerville, Georgia.

He appeared in 24 games for the Vols since 2018, totaling 18 tackles, 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack.

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