He’s back.
A key member of the Tennessee offense is returning for one more season on Rocky Top. Tight end Miles Kitselman, who transferred here from Alabama last offseason, will come back for a second season with Tennessee.
Kitselman made the announcement this afternoon.
Running it back.@kitselman_miles#GBO pic.twitter.com/cstGCXW21w
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 30, 2024
Kitselman seemingly came out of nowhere to become Tennessee’s top tight end. Holden Staes was brought in to be that guy for the Volunteers, but Kitselman quickly cemented himself as the top guy on the depth chart. The former JUCO product didn’t do much during his two years at Alabama, but quickly blossomed in Knoxville.
The 6-5, 256 pound tight end caught 22 passes for 301 yards and four touchdowns during the 2024 season. Kitselman averaged 13.7 yards per catch. His best game came against Kentucky, where he hauled in six passes for 97 yards and a score.
Kitselman will return to his TE1 role next season. Holden Staes is currently in the transfer portal, leaving Tennessee with Ethan Davis behind Kitselman. Four-star tight ends Da’Saahn Brame and Jack Van Dorslaer will also enter the equation this offseason.