Tennessee is anticipated to sign a former LSU standout through the transfer portal.

Via the transfer portal, the Tennessee Volunteers could be about to receive a significant improvement.

There have been rumors for weeks now that former LSU offensive lineman Zalance Heard would be moving to Rocky Top. It is now “expected,” according to Matt Zenitz of 247Sports, that Heard will transfer to Tennessee.

According to sources close to @247sports, Lance Heard, a five-star offensive lineman from LSU, is expected to transfer to Tennessee. The Vols were previously in a great position with the top-15 overall recruit in the Class of 2023, as noted by @SWiltfong247… tweet.com/Zb68TLRGDk

Jan 18, 2024 — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz)

The Vols would be really lucky to acquire Heard. According to the transfer site, the tackle is ranked as the 18th best player overall. In the portal, Heard is ranked as the third player who hasn’t committed yet.

Heard chose the LSU Tigers over Nebraska, Baylor, Colorado, and other schools despite being among the top-15 overall recruits in the 2023 class.

The former top prospect fared admirably at right tackle in 12 games for the Tigers in 2023. The tackle’s decision to leave was apparently influenced by his alleged dissatisfaction at not being able to play on the left side.

The Vols could definitely use more linebackers given that Gerald Mincey, a former starter, moved to Kentucky this offseason.