COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 – Defensive back Doneiko Slaughter #18 and Linebacker Deandre Johnson #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

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Former Vols LB Deandre Johnson heading to the University of Miami

Posted: Jan 2, 2021 / 10:14 PM EST

Updated: Jan 2, 2021 / 10:43 PM EST

COLUMBIA, SC – SEPTEMBER 26, 2020 – Defensive back Doneiko Slaughter #18 and Linebacker Deandre Johnson #13 of the Tennessee Volunteers during the game between the South Carolina Gamecocks and the Tennessee Volunteers at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. Photo By Andrew Ferguson/Tennessee Athletics

Posted: Jan 2, 2021 / 10:14 PM EST

Updated: Jan 2, 2021 / 10:43 PM EST

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — A former University of Tennessee football player has found a new home to continue his collegiate career.

LB Deandre Johnson announced on social media Saturday that he’ll continue playing on the gridiron with the University of Miami.

Let’s go work pic.twitter.com/mI15wkg8AR
— Deandre Johnson (@dreday_17) January 3, 2021

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