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Tennessee safety Jakobe Thomas transfers to Miami | Reports
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Tennessee safety Jakobe Thomas will transfer to Miami, according to multiple reports.
It's a notable loss for the Vols, especially after hints that he may stay at Tennessee.
Thomas requested paperwork to enter the portal before it closed on April 25, making him eligible to transfer. His name eventually appeared in the portal database on April 28.
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UT defensive back Boo Carter told the Chattanooga Times Free Press that he believed Thomas would remain with the Vols, but that didn't happen.
Thomas will utilize his final season of eligibility at Miami.
What Jakobe Thomas exit means to Tennessee football
Thomas was in line to potentially start for Tennessee in the 2025 season, replacing safety Will Brooks alongside returning starter Andre Turrentine. Instead, he was the third defensive back that UT lost to the portal this spring.
Christian Charles and John Slaughter transferred to Virginia and Colorado, respectively.
Thomas, a Tullahoma native, transferred to UT from MTSU in 2024. Last season, he had 22 tackles, three tackles-for-loss, one sack, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery in 13 games.
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Adam Sparks is the Tennessee football beat reporter. Email adam.sparks@knoxnews.com . X, formerly known as Twitter @AdamSparks . Support strong local journalism by subscribing at knoxnews.com/subscribe .
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