Transfer portal target to know: Jared Verse

Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty ImagesThe regular season is over, and for 99 percent of teams in existence, the 2022 season is the focus right now. The early signing period opens next week, which is where you’ll do the bulk of your roster building. However, the transfer portal is loaded as usual, giving staffs another option to fill needs.

You’ve seen names hitting the portal all season long, and staffs have now zeroed in on who they want. One of the names on Tennessee’s board is Jared Verse, a defense end who played at Albany this season.

Tennessee, badly needing depth on the edge, sent out an offer to Verse this week.

The 6-4, 247 pound defensive end has three years of eligibility remaining.…