Tennessee WR Braylon Harmon during the win over UAB (Photo via Ryan Sylvia
RTI)

Tennessee football wide receiver Braylon Harmon intends to enter the transfer portal when it opens on Friday. Harmon announced his plan for his future on Thursday night on his X account.

“I am thankful for the staff and everyone who gave me the opportunity to be a part of the University of Tennessee football program,” Harmond wrote. “After much prayer and reflection, I have decided to enter the transfer portal. I’m grateful for the relationships, lessons, and growth I’ve experienced during my time here. I trust that God is guiding my path and leading me toward what He has next for me, both on and off the field.”

Harmon just concluded his redshirt freshman season with the Vols. He played in two games on offense in 2025, against ETSU and UAB. He caught one pass for 41 yards during this time. He also had the chance to return a punt in the Music City Bowl.

As a freshman, he played in two games and returned a punt against Kent State for six yards.

What a blessing it was to be a vol🧡 pic.twitter.com/Sf6DlZmr9O

— Braylon Harmon (@BraylonHarmon) January 1, 2026

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Harmon is from the Knoxville area, listing Sevierville, Tennessee, as his hometown. He played for Knoxville Catholic in high school, where he was named the 2023 Knox News Offensive Player of the Year and 2022 D2-AAA Player of the Year.

Harmon initially chose to play for the Vols over offers from Air Force, Army, East Carolina, ETSU, Eastern Kentucky, Lafayette, Memphis, Navy, Penn, Troy and Wofford.

He is now the second former Knoxville Catholic wide receiver to enter the transfer portal today, as well. Tommy Winton, who appeared in two games in 2025 on offense, announced his intention earlier on Thursday.

The portal will officially open on Jan. 2, 2026. That’s when Tennessee’s outgoing players will be able to legally contact other teams as they look for their new homes. It’s also when the Vols can start to piece together their roster for next season.