Vols Veteran DB Enters Transfer Portal

Tennessee veteran defensive back Baylen Buchanan has entered the transfer portal. The news was first reported by 247 Sports. VR2 on SI confirmed the report with a university spokesperson. Buchanan will enter the transfer portal and explore his options as a graduate transfer.
Buchanan has yet to play this year due to an injury. Earlier this year, Jeremy Pruitt said, “From a roster standpoint, Baylen Buchanan is going to sit out this season based off of a medical issue that he’s continued to work on," He’s shown a lot of improvement there, and he’s going to continue to work hard to get better there, but he’s not going to play this season."
Buchanan has appeared in 31 games for the Vols over the course of his career, and he was a starter at the nickel corner before spinal issues forced him to the sideline.
He will still have the option to withdraw his name, should he choose to.

Matt Ray is the publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports. Matt also is a lead analyst at Sports Illustrated All-American, Sports Illustrated lead authority in high school recruiting coverage. When not at work covering the Tennessee Volunteers or the recruiting trail, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Destiny traveling the country.