The NCAA transfer portal has Tennessee Vols listed as a possible destination for a highly sought-after player.
This week, one of the most sought-after players ion the NCAA transfer portal indicated that the Tennessee Vols could be his eventual destination.
Former Vols recruiting target Walter Nolen, a defensive lineman for Texas A&M Aggies, formally registered on the transfer portal on Wednesday.
Nolen is ranked as the best player overall in the transfer portal by 247Sports. In the recruiting class of 2022, he was ranked as the second-best player overall.
First off I wanna thank God for putting me in the position that I am in today,” wrote Nolen in a message to On3 . “It has been a good run over the past 2 years, a lot of ups and downs. Being here at Texas A&M has taught me a lot, on and off the field, but with that being said I will be entering my name into the transfer portal with 2 years of eligibility. My Recruitment is WIDE OPEN!”
247Sports director of recruiting Steve Wiltfong reported this week that Tennessee and Michigan, teams that were high on Nolen’s list during the recruiting process, will be in consideration as the talented defensive lineman searches for a new home (a return to Texas A&M is still possible, too). Other teams will likely get into the mix, but for now the Vols are a “team to watch” for the Vols.
Tennessee was a finalist for Nolen, who finished his high school football career at Powell High School in the Knoxville area, before he landed at Texas A&M.
Nolen has the kind of dominant trench player Tennessee needs to compete in the SEC against Georgia and Alabama. It won’t be simple to get him out of the portal, though. NIL most likely will play a role. Another important element will be the connection between Nolen and Vols defensive line coach Rodney Garner, who is among the best in the field.
