Tennessee Vols mentioned as a school to watch for former 5-star WR that unexpectedly entered the transfer portal
The Tennessee Vols weren’t expected to pursue a transfer wide receiver this offseason.
The Tennessee Vols were mentioned this week as a school to watch for a former five-star wide receiver that unexpectedly entered the NCAA transfer portal.
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Quincy Porter surprisingly announced that he plans to enter the transfer portal.
Porter, 6-foot-4/210 pounds from New Milford, NJ, was rated in 247Sports’ composite rankings as the No. 5 wide receiver in the nation and the No. 23 overall player in the 2025 recruiting cycle.
The former five-star recruit caught four passes for 59 yards as a true freshman in 2025.
Porter’s representation, LyfeStyle Sports Agency President of Operations Latish Kinsler, told On3 that Tennessee is among the schools that his client is expected to receive interest from.
Does Quincy Porter make sense for Tennessee?
Tennessee wasn’t expected to be in the market for a top transfer wide receiver this offseason, which is why it’s a surprise to see the Vols mentioned as a potential suitor for Porter.
It seems unlikely, though, that Tennessee will seriously pursue the Ohio State transfer.
For starters, the Vols have other key transfer needs that need to be addressed.
Secondly, Porter is looking for a school where he can be the No. 1 wide receiver.
“Once Porter is in the transfer portal he will quickly setup a visit,” noted On3’s Steve Wiltfong. “He is looking for a place where he can be ‘receiver No. 1 and showcase himself in that manner.’”
Tennessee currently has Braylon Staley and Mike Matthews in line to serve as the team’s top two wide receivers in 2026. The Vols also have young returning talent that the coaching likes a lot in Radarious Jackson, Travis Smith, and Joakim Dodson. Tennessee also signed five-star wide receiver Tristen Keys and high four-star wide receiver Tyreek King during the 2026 recruiting cycle (both will be true freshmen for the Vols next fall).
You never say never, but it’s hard to see the Vols pursuing Porter with those wide receivers already on Tennessee’s roster.
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