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Tennessee adds walk-on 2017 linebacker

Adam Spencer

By Adam Spencer

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Tennessee added to its 2017 recruiting class on Monday when an in-state linebacker announced he’d join the team as a preferred walk-on.

TJ Minnifee, a Lebanon native, committed to the Volunteers via Twitter:

https://twitter.com/Teej1k/status/810645965472403456

Minnifee, a 6-foot-3, 225-pound outside linebacker, is a two-star prospect.

According to 247Sports, he’s the No. 144 outside linebacker in the class of 2017 and the No. 62 overall recruit from the state of Tennessee.

Minnifee had scholarship offers from South Carolina, Miami (Ohio) and Jackson State, among others.

Adam Spencer

Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.

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