‘I’m ready to give my all for Tennessee’

Joey Aguilar is now officially a Vols quarterback, saying “I’m ready to give my all for Tennessee.”

It seems like old news because his transfer from UCLA to UT football was reported on April 21, and anticipated before that.

But UT can now acknowledge Aguilar’s signing because his financial aid and scholarship papers have been processed. It’s just a formality, but it allows coach Josh Heupel to talk publicly about his new quarterback.

Aguilar signaled his official status on Tennessee’s roster with a social media post.

“First, I want to thank God for guiding me through this journey and opening doors I could not have imagined. I’m excited to announce that I’m officially committed to the University of Tennessee!” Aguilar posted on Instagram on April 29.

“This journey hasn’t just been mine; it’s been shared with everyone who has supported me — thank you.”

Then Aguilar continued with a promise to UT fans.

“I’m looking forward to being a part of the traditions, the fans, and the legacy of winning at Tennessee,” Aguilar posted. “I’m ready to get to work, compete at the highest level and building something special with my teammates and coaches. I can’t wait to get to Rocky Top! I’m ready to Give My All for Tennessee. #GBO”

Despite being enrolled at UCLA, Aguilar has been taking online classes at Appalachian State to earn his degree from there. UT hopes to have him on campus for workouts as early as late May.

Aguilar will compete with redshirt freshman Jake Merklinger and freshman George MacIntyre for the starting quarterback position in the 2025 season.

Merklinger, a former four-star recruit, passed for 48 yards in two games as a freshman in 2024. He was the No. 11 quarterback in the 2024 class, according to 247Sports Composite rankings.

MacIntyre, a four-star recruit, signed with UT in the 2025 class and enrolled in January. The…

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