News Flash: Tennessee defensive back Christian Harrison announces commitment to new school

Former Tennessee defensive back Christian Harrison announces commitment to new

Christian Harrison

Former Tennessee Football defensive back Christian Harrison announced his commitment to Cincinnati on Thursday. Harrison spent the last three seasons with the Vols, finishing with 31 tackles in 29 career games.

Harrison this season had 20 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for loss and 0.5 sacks. He had one pass broken up and two quarterback hits. He started the season as Tennessee’s No. 1 nickel back, but ended up splitting time at the position with Boo Carter. According to Pro Football Focus, Harrison played 295 snaps this season while Carter played 424.

Harrison had 11 total tackles in 13 games over the previous two seasons. He was a three-star prospect in the 2022 class, ranked No. 956 overall in the On3 Industry Ranking. He was the No. 42 athlete in the class and the No. 96 overall prospect in the state of Georgia, out of Woodward Academy.

Where Tennessee players are headed out of the NCAA Transfer Portal

Former Tennessee tight end Holden Staes also announced his commitment to Indiana on Thursday. Staes and Harrison make 12 Vols that have committed to or signed with new schools out of the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Wide receiver Squirrel White committed to Florida State Sunday night, joining former UT defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins who also committed to FSU earlier on Sunday. Four former Vols committed to new schools over the weekend, with wide receiver Chas Nimrod going to South Florida on Saturday an wide receiver Nathan Leacock committed to Purdue on Sunday. Kalib Perry signed with Louisville on Monday.

Wide receiver Kaleb Webb is headed to Maryland, defensive back Jordan Matthews signed with Vanderbilt and linebacker Jalen Smith is headed to Mississippi State. Running back Khalifa Keith committed to Appalachian State and running back Cameron Seldon went to Virginia Tech.

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