The Volunteer Club inks Tennessee athletes to NIL deals: ‘Best destination in the country’
The Volunteer Club continues to make a name for itself in the NIL sphere.
The Tennessee-focused collective, run by Spyre Sports Group, has reached deals with over 200 Tennessee student-athletes from 11 different sports. On Friday, the collective announced the signing of seven additional football players.
The seven players announced are:
- Offensive lineman Addison Nichols
- Safety Doneiko Slaughter
- Tight end Jacob Warren
- Cornerback Christian Charles
- Cornerback Gabriel Jeudy
- Tight end McCallan Castles
- Safety John Slaughter
The collective has emphasized player retention this offseason. This latest batch of NIL deals features a few veterans as well as newcomers. Notably, The Volunteer Club was instrumental in keeping RB Jaylen Wright in Knoxville for one more season after securing a deal in January.
A prominent NIL collective has also proven helpful in the transfer portal. Tight end McCallan Castles just transferred to Tennessee from UC Davis and now has secured a NIL deal.
Spyre Sports Group co-founder James Clawson is working hard to establish Knoxville as a hub for NIL activity. Just shy of two years into the NIL era, Spyre Sports Group controls one of the nation’s most active and…
