Tennessee has lost another wide receiver to the NCAA Transfer Portal.
Walker Merrill – who was a sophomore for the Vols this past season – announced his plans to transfer from the program on Wednesday morning by posting a message to his Instagram page.
"I want to thank God, my coaches and Vol Nation for a great two years in Knoxville," Merrill wrote. "My time there will always be cherished. I gave everything I had to the program and gained a lot of great memories, friendships and experiences.
After many thoughts and prayers with family and mentors, I have decided to enter my name into the transfer portal. To my teammates: love you, mean it!"
A native of Brentwood, Tennessee, Merrill – a former four-star recruit out of the 2021 class – leaves Knoxville after totaling 13 receptions for 168 yards and three touchdowns. For the 2022 season, the wideout tallied eight catches for 116 yards and his three scores.
Merrill played in five games for the Vols this past year. His best outing came in a win over Akron on September 17 as he put up two catches for 46 yards and a touchdown.
Merrill is the third Tennessee wide receiver to enter their name into the NCAA Transfer Portal – joining Jimmy Calloway (who has transferred to Louisville) and Jimmy Holiday.
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