For former Tennessee defensive lineman Tyler Baron, who first accessed the transfer portal in early December, that has been the offseason schedule. After a while, he would decide to commit to Ole Miss before switching to Louisville. Baron hit the portal once more following his spring training with the Cardinals.
He declared on Tuesday night that he would be attending his fourth school in the previous six months.
Wesley Walker, Baron’s stepbrother, accompanied him to Louisville. Subsequently, he also entered the portal once more, arriving at Michigan. Tamarion McDonald, a former defensive back for Tennessee, also transferred from Ole Miss to Louisville, where he is still employed today.
Baron reportedly decided to join the transfer portal after the 2021 season, having previously dabbled with it. Though he quickly changed his mind, he decided to go ahead and take official action two years later. Baron was once a four-star prospect and is a native of Knoxville.
Before turning into a Tennessee starter over the last three seasons, he made several appearances in games as a true freshman. With 10.5 tackles for loss and six sacks in 2023, the 6-5, 260-pound player had his best season to date.
The Vols’ defensive line shouldn’t be significantly impacted by Baron leaving Tennessee. Guys like Tyre West, Daevin Hobbs, and Dominic Bailey are among Rodney Garner’s deep group up front, and they should be prepared to step up. James Pearce, a standout edge rusher, and senior nose tackle Omari Thomas continue to be the cornerstones of Tennessee. This group should rank among the best in the SEC due to its depth and experience.
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