Overview
- Lee committed after visits that included Ohio State, Ole Miss, Texas A&M and Missouri, with multiple reports indicating Tennessee beat out Ohio State.
- An experienced SEC defender, Lee has appeared in 36 games with 25 starts, totaling 82 tackles and three interceptions with one year of eligibility remaining.
- He is projected to start at outside corner opposite Ty Redmond or contribute at nickelback.
- The move addresses significant losses in Tennessee’s secondary that include NFL-bound Jermod McCoy, Colton Hood and Jalen McMurray, Rickey Gibson’s injury and portal entry, and Boo Carter’s dismissal.
- Lee becomes Tennessee’s third portal addition, joining safety Qua Moss and offensive tackle Ory Williams, as staff members continue to pursue further secondary and defensive-front help.