Former Tennessee Vols player enters NCAA transfer portal for second time in a year
A former Tennessee Vols player has entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in a year. Former Vols offensive lineman Addison Nichols announced on Wednesday evening that he's entering the NCAA transfer portal. "I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Coach Sam Pittman, my incredible coaches, my teammates, […]
A former Tennessee Vols player has entered the NCAA transfer portal for the second time in a year.
Former Vols offensive lineman Addison Nichols announced on Wednesday evening that he's entering the NCAA transfer portal.
"I want to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Coach Sam Pittman, my incredible coaches, my teammates, the University of Arkansas, and the entire Razorback Nation for an unforgettable year filled with memories that I will cherish forever," wrote Nichols in a post on Twitter/X.com. "The bonds I've forged on and off the field are truly special, and I am so thankful for the friendships that will last a lifetime.
"My time in Fayetteville has been a remarkable blessing for both me and my family. After much prayer and thoughtful reflection, I have made the difficult decision to enter the transfer portal, with two years of eligibility remaining. This choice comes from a place of hope, and I genuinely believe it is the best path for my future. I am filled with anticipation for what God has in store for the next chapter of my journey."
Nichols, a former four-star recruit from Norcross, GA, transferred from Tennessee to Arkansas after the 2023 season.
Part of the reason why Nichols transferred to Arkansas was so he could play center. Nichols started 12 games for the Razorbacks in 2024.
“Coach (Josh) Heupel is a great guy, a great coach and has a great program,” said Nichols last year of his decision to leave Tennessee for Arkansas. “Couldn’t say a bad thing about him. Definitely learned a lot through my time there, but at the end of the day, I just didn’t see myself hitting my full potential in the room I was in."
“Like I said, nothing bad to say about the program at Tennessee," added Nichols. "There’s some great people, Coach Heupel does a tremendous job with the program and culture. I learned a lot about football and being a man during my time there. It’s just one of those things where, looking forward, I needed more.”
Nichols, who spent the first two years of his career at Tennessee, has two seasons of eligibility remaining.
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