Tennessee security Jakobe Thomas will switch to Miami, in keeping with a number of experiences.
It is a notable loss for the Vols, particularly after hints that he could keep at Tennessee.
Thomas requested paperwork to enter the portal earlier than it closed on April 25, making him eligible to switch. His title finally appeared within the portal database on April 28.
UT defensive again Boo Carter advised the Chattanooga Instances Free Press that he believed Thomas would stay with the Vols, however that did not occur.
Thomas will make the most of his ultimate season of eligibility at Miami.
What Jakobe Thomas exit means to Tennessee soccer
Thomas was in line to doubtlessly begin for Tennessee within the 2025 season, changing security Will Brooks alongside returning starter Andre Turrentine. As an alternative, he was the third defensive again that UT misplaced to the portal this spring.
Christian Charles and John Slaughter transferred to Virginia and Colorado, respectively.
Thomas, a Tullahoma native, transferred to UT from MTSU in 2024. Final season, he had 22 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, one sack, two go breakups and one fumble restoration in 13 video games.
Adam Sparks is the Tennessee soccer beat reporter. E-mail adam.sparks@knoxnews.com. X, previously generally known as Twitter@AdamSparks. Assist robust native journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe.
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