Tennessee wide receiver Chas Nimrod has announced plans to enter the transfer portal, marking another departure from the team’s receiving corps. Over the past two seasons, Nimrod contributed both as an outside receiver and in the slot, amassing 29 receptions for 315 yards across 23 games. However, drops were a consistent issue during his tenure.
The Arkansas native, a three-star recruit ranked 562nd overall in the 2022 class, had considered schools like Kansas State, Illinois, Washington State, and Utah State during his recruitment process.
Nimrod’s departure leaves Tennessee’s receiver depth chart thin, especially with injuries to key players Dont’e Thornton, Squirrel White, and Bru McCoy in the recent Vanderbilt game. The team also faces the challenge of replacing Kaleb Webb, who has entered the portal as well. This situation could push true freshman Mike Matthews, who impressed against Vanderbilt, into a significant role in the upcoming College Football Playoff game against Ohio State.
Other players, including Braylon Staley and Nathan Leacock, may also see increased responsibilities behind the remaining top receivers: Thornton, McCoy, White, and Matthews. This scenario underscores the complexities of modern college football, where transfer portal activity overlaps with critical playoff preparations, forcing teams and players to make difficult choices.
