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Greg Emerson enters transfer portal

Another member of the Tennessee football program has opted to place their name in the NCAA transfer portal. Greg Emerson, a former big time in-state recruit, announced his intentions to leave Tennessee over the weekend.

Emerson started nine games for Tennessee as a redshirt freshman in 2019, but failed to make an impact during the 2020 season. Even with a new staff in town, Emerson clearly didn’t see a path to playing time this fall.

In a note posted via Twitter, Emerson explained the move.

“First and foremost I would like to thank god.