Amari Jefferson announced he was transferring to Tennessee earlier in the week. The Alabama wide receiver could be a bigger help than many expect.

Amari Jefferson is a crucial addition for the Vols, who lost five receivers to the portal in December. Jefferson should compete for a starting spot.

One of Alabama football’s outgoing transfers is staying in the SEC. Wide receiver Amari Jefferson, who spent his true freshman season with the Crimson Tide before entering the transfer portal, is heading to Tennessee.

Amari Jefferson was committed to play for Tennessee baseball out of Baylor School before committing to Alabama football. He transferred to the Vols.

Tennessee hosted four coveted wide receiver recruits in hopes of landing a couple. Almost 19 months later, all four will be Vols.

Jefferson has four years of eligibility remaining. He was initially committed to Tennessee for baseball before signing with the Crimson Tide.