Auburn defensive back transfer commits to Tennessee football

The NCAA transfer portal opened Jan. 2 and will close Jan. 16. Tennessee received its third transfer commitment on Wednesday.

Auburn junior cornerback Kayin Lee committed to the Vols, according to On3. The 5-foot-11, 180-pound defensive back appeared in 36 games, including 25 starts, for the Tigers from 2023-25.

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Lee totaled 81 tackles, two tackles for a loss, one forced fumble, 17 pass breakups, three interceptions and 20 pass deflections.

His season-high for tackles in 2025 was six against Mercer and he recorded one interception against Missouri. He played in 12 games, including 11 starts at cornerback, recording 31 tackles and tied for a team lead with four pass breakups in 2025.

Lee is from Cedar Grove High School in Ellenwood, Georgia. Tennessee offered him a scholarship Nov. 12, 2019 under former head coach Jeremy Pruitt.

More: 2026 Tennessee football transfer portal tracker

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