Virginia Tech commit changes mind, will walk on at Tennessee
Brandon Nickle has changed his mind on which sideline he’ll be on for the Battle at Bristol.
The class of 2016 punter committed to Virginia Tech on a walk-on offer in April, but never enrolled. On Saturday, the Oak Ridge, Tenn. product announced on Twitter he will be a Vol this fall:
Blessed to say that I will be continuing my education and football career at The University of Tennessee! ?⚪️ pic.twitter.com/T4juQsKq7H
— Brandon Nickle (@bnickle3) July 30, 2016
The Kohl’s Kicking service ranked Nickle as the No. 9 punter in the 2016 class. He was also recruited as a walk-on by Middle Tennessee State, Oklahoma State and Toledo. Nickle will join punters Trevor Daniel, last year’s starter, and freshman Grayson Linde. Tommy Townsend announced he would be transferring in June in search of playing time.