Marcus Goree

CAREER HONORS 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll CAREER Athletic and physical defensive back who showcased his ability as a dynamic playmaker throughout his prep career … Redshirted during his first season in Knoxville … Named to the 2024 Fall SEC Academic Honor Roll … Played in two games. 2024 – FRESHMAN Redshirted … Played in two games and made one tackle as a true freshman … Saw action as a reserve in win over Kent State (9/14) … Made his collegiate debut and posted one solo tackle in season-opening win over Chattanooga (8/31). HIGH SCHOOL & PERSONAL Talented standout defensive back and playmaker for Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee … Rated a three-star prospect by On3, 247Sports, ESPN and Rivals … A consensus top-20 player in the state of Tennessee who was ranked No. 15 in the state by both On3 and 247Sports, No. 16 by Rivals and No. 20 by ESPN … Helped lead the Bears to an undefeated regular season, a trip to the Class 6A state semifinals and 13-1 overall record as a senior in 2023 … Named a 2023 Region 2-6A first-team selection after totaling 72 tackles, 6.5 tackles for loss, two sacks, a forced fumble and a kickoff return for a touchdown as a senior … Tabbed a 2022 TSWA All-State selection as a junior after posting 54 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, one sack, one forced fumble, 11 pass breakups and two interceptions … Chose Tennessee over 19 other Division I offers, including five SEC programs … Early enrollee in January 2024 who participated in Citrus Bowl practices and spring practice … Full name is Marcus Dewayne Goree Jr. … Son of Marcus Goree Sr. and Alisha Houston … Has five siblings, sisters Divine, Joidyn and Wynter and two brothers, Moses Houston and Mason Goree … Favorite movie is Friday … Models his game after Jamal Adams and Jalen Ramsey … Aspires to go into real estate or coaching when his playing days are over … Majoring in communication studies.