Two Former Tennessee Football Players Yet to Commit to New Schools

Amari Jefferson and Trevor Duncan have yet to announce their transfer destinations

Jan. 30, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Two former Tennessee football players, wide receiver Amari Jefferson and lineman Trevor Duncan, have entered the transfer portal but have not yet committed to new schools. Jefferson played sparingly for the Vols after transferring from Alabama, while Duncan stepped away from football before the 2025 season. The two are the only players out of 28 Tennessee transfers who have not publicly announced their next destinations.

Why it matters

The transfer portal has become an increasingly common part of college football, with players often seeking new opportunities after limited playing time or other factors. The lack of commitments from Jefferson and Duncan stands out, as most of Tennessee's other portal departures have already found new homes.

The details

Wide receiver Amari Jefferson spent one season at Alabama before transferring to Tennessee, but played just four offensive snaps across two games with the Vols due to injury. Lineman Trevor Duncan played on the defensive line in 2023 before moving to the offensive line in 2024, but stepped away from football before the 2025 season. Both players have entered the transfer portal, but have not yet announced where they will continue their college careers.

  • Jefferson played at Tennessee in the 2025 season.
  • Duncan played at Tennessee in the 2023 and 2024 seasons.
  • The transfer portal window closed on January 30, 2026.

The players

Amari Jefferson

A former wide receiver for the Tennessee Volunteers who spent one season at Alabama before transferring to Tennessee, where he played sparingly due to injury.

Trevor Duncan

A former lineman for the Tennessee Volunteers who played on the defensive line in 2023 and the offensive line in 2024 before stepping away from football before the 2025 season.

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The takeaway

The lack of commitments from Jefferson and Duncan highlights the fluid nature of the transfer portal, with some players taking more time to determine their next steps. Their situations will be worth monitoring as the offseason progresses and they potentially find new homes to continue their college football careers.