Princeton Fant was given a three-star recruit rating out of high school and received ten offers before choosing to commit to the Tennessee Volunteers in 2017. He played his first game in 2018, and in 2019 added two more to his record. In 2020, he got more of an expanded role and over the next two seasons totaled 1,125 snaps for the Volunteers starting in 12 games at tight end. While at Tennessee, Fant had 52 receptions for 579 yards and scored five receiving touchdowns. He also had nine rush attempts for 24 yards and scored five rushing touchdowns.