Tayven Jackson Transfers To Indiana

Tennessee’s quarterback room bought slightly smaller on Sunday morning. Tayven Jackson made his switch choice official, as he’ll formally be becoming a member of the Indiana Hoosiers in Bloomington.

Jackson is a proficient sign caller who was the odd man within the Volunteers’ rotation. Joe Milton is the probably 2023 starter, whereas Nico Iamaleava is likely one of the most proficient signees in program historical past.

Whereas he will not have a future in Knoxville, Jackson is an uber-talented participant that ought to see beginning motion someplace. He stands 6-5 and 185 lbs. with an enormous arm and powerful downfield accuracy.

Head coach Josh Heupel supplied some glowing feedback about Jackson on early nationwide signing day final season.

“Comes from an elite program. Understands the work habits you must have each day to go obtain one thing individually and collectively as a crew. I believe he’s simply scratching the floor of what he’s going to be as a quarterback. Lengthy body. Going to have the ability to proceed to construct that out. Has the flexibility to make use of his ft each within the pocket and out of the pocket. Has the flexibility to make performs downs the sector as a passer. Has the flexibility to make use of his ft as a weapon, and that’s solely going to proceed to extend as he grows assured in his physique.”

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