CHAPEL HILL – Running Back Ty Chandler is transferring from Tennessee to North Carolina. A graduate transfer, Chandler will join the Carolina program for the spring semester and have one year of eligibility.
A Nashville, Tenn. native, Chandler posted 3,291 all-purpose yards in 46 games, which ranks fifth all-time at Tennessee. He tallied 2,046 rushing yards on 4.9 yards per carry, 465 receiving yards on 10.1 yards per catch, and added 780 yards in kickoff returns. A 2019 Doak Walker Award watch list member, Chandler has scored 17 TDs during his career; 13 by rush, three by reception, and one by kickoff return.