Is it time for the Tennessee Volunteers to be concerned about their wide receiver situation in 2025? With the transfer portal officially opening on Monday, several players have already announced their intention to transfer for the upcoming season. Now, four Tennessee wideouts have notified head coach Josh Heupel of their plans to go on. Nathan Leacock and Nate Spillman were the most recent to announce their plans to transfer on Thursday. While they didn’t make significant contributions this season, it’s still concerning from a depth standpoint.
Spillman and Leacock will join Kaleb Webb and Chas Nimrod, who have already entered the portal. In 2024, Spillman, who stands 6-2 and weighs 200 pounds, had no receptions for the Vols, while Leacock had one catch for 13 yards. While these two departures aren’t game changers, losing four wide receivers in one summer is hardly ideal. Furthermore, the graduation of Bru McCoy hinders the offensive. Heupel will most likely use the portal to boost the receiving corps, as additional weapons will be required for standout quarterback Nico Iamaleava. However, before focusing substantially on recruiting, the team must first address the present obstacle.
Tennessee will face Ohio State in the first round of the College Football Playoff next weekend, with an upset on their minds. While the transfer portal activity may be a distraction, Tennessee is staying focused. The prospect of Vols fans taking over The Shoe only adds to the matchup’s intrigue.
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