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Tennessee TE Jacob Warren announces return for final year

IMG_6598by:Nick Kosko•01/04/23•

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Tennessee tight end Jacob Warren decided to return to the Volunteers football program for his final year of eligibility, according to a statement on his Twitter.

“My time in Knoxville has been amazing,” Warren wrote in part. “I love this place and the people that I have been on this journey with the past few years … With that being said, I will be returning for my final year of eligibility and playing one more season at Tennessee.

“I appreciate you all for the endless support and look forward to one more ride in Neyland Stadium.”

In 13 games this season, Warren caught just 12 passes for 163 yards and 13.6 yards per catch. He has 37 career catches, 416 yards and four touchdowns in four season.

Warren opted to return to school rather than enter the 2023 NFL Draft. Warren helped Tennessee to a fantastic year that was capped with an Orange Bowl win over Clemson.

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As a member of the Class of 2018, Warren was a three-star prospect out of Knoxville (Tenn.) Farragut, according to the On3 Consensus. He was the No. 19 overall prospect in the state, the No. 38 tight end in the class and the No. 663 overall prospect in the class.

More on the 2023 NFL Draft

The 2023 NFL Draft is set to take place from Thursday, April 27 through Saturday, April 29 in Kansas City, Missouri. The event will be held at the plaza just outside of Union Station.

Round 1 of the NFL Draft is set to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, Apr. 27. Rounds 2-3 will begin at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, Apr. 28, and Rounds 4-7 will begin at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 29. The draft will be broadcasted throughout the weekend on both ESPN and NFL Network.

To be eligible for the NFL Draft, players must be at least three years removed from their final year of high school while having used up their collegiate eligibility. Underclassmen are able to request league approval to become eligible for the draft, as are players who have graduated prior to using up all of their collegiate eligibility. 100 underclassman were approved for last year’s draft. 73 of those 100 underclassmen were granted special eligibility while 27 of them were underclassmen who had completed their college degrees.

The 2023 NFL scouting combine will take place from Feb. 28 through March 6 in Indianapolis.