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Kamara going to draft; Barnett, Malone also expected to leave early

Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara is tackled by Nebraska safety Kieron Williams, left, during Friday's Music City Bowl. Kamara, a junior, is entering the NFL draft after two seasons with the Vols. Tennessee running back Alvin Kamara is tackled by Nebraska safety Kieron Williams, left, during Friday's Music City Bowl. Kamara, a junior, is entering the NFL draft after two seasons with the Vols.

By Patrick Brown January 1, 2017 6 min read

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NASHVILLE – It took just a couple of hours after Tennessee’s Music City Bowl win against Nebraska on Friday for the first offseason domino to fall for the Volunteers.

More are expected to tumble in the coming days.

Running back Alvin Kamara made his decision to enter the NFL draft official on Friday night after signing with the New York City-based agency VaynerSports, which previously inked a deal with Tennessee senior linebacker Jalen Reeves-Maybin.

Kamara posted on Twitter: “It’s been a great 2 years on Rocky Top! I love you all and appreciate the many memories. Go Vols!!”

Kamara won’t be Tennessee’s only early entry into the NFL, as All-American defensive end Derek Barnett, fresh off breaking the program’s career sack record against the Cornhuskers, and wide receiver Josh Malone, who caught 50 passes for 972 yards and 11 touchdowns during his junior season, are expected soon to announce their decisions to turn pro.