JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Sophomore defensive end Jaylen Miller and freshman cornerback D’Andre Payne will transfer out of the Tennessee football program, Vols coach Butch Jones confirmed Monday.

Jones said before Monday’s TaxSlayer (Gator) Bowl practice at the University of North Florida that Miller and Payne will look for new homes to continue their college careers.

“Yeah, I’m talking about the players who are here; it’s all about the bowl experience,” Jones said. “Jaylen Miller, we’ll help him find a place where he feels he can play, and same way with D’Andre Payne. We’ll help them. Wherever they feel they can play, we’ll help them.

“But, again, I’m proud of these players, and I think let’s make sure we understand that. Everyone wants to talk about other things. There’s a reason why we’re here, and it’s the efforts of these football players. They’ve done a tremendous job. And, again, it’s all about the bowl experience.”

The 6-foot-2, 253-pound Miller collected five tackles and one quarterback hurry in 12 games as a reserve the past two seasons, while Payne collected four tackles in eight games this season as a reserve.

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