Three-star junior linebacker Emanuel Bridges of Newnan (Ga.) High School announced Thursday morning on his Twitter account that he has decommitted from Tennessee.

"After a lot of praying and talking with my family I have decided to decommit from the University of Tennessee," he tweeted. "I (apologize) to all the Vol nation fans, this wasn't a easy decision. I appreciate all the love you've shown to me."

The 6-foot-2, 215-pound Bridges had been committed to the Vols since Nov. 23, and he had been the only projected linebacker in Tennessee's class. He's ranked the nation's No. 520 overall prospect and No. 40 outside linebacker in the 247Sports Composite for the 2016 class.

Bridges has received scholarship offers from at least a dozen teams, including Ole Miss, Clemson, Nebraska, Michigan State, Louisville, Kentucky, N.C. State and Wisconsin.

Tennessee now is left with six known commitments for the 2016 class.

After a lot of praying and talking with my family I have decided to decommit from the University of Tennessee. — Emanuel bridges (@Kashh_Kidd) February 12, 2015





I apologies to all the Vol nation fans, this wasn't a easy decision. I appreciate all the love you've shown to me. — Emanuel bridges (@Kashh_Kidd) February 12, 2015



