Tennessee coach Butch Jones announced Sunday that freshman tight end Daniel Helm and freshman defensive end Dewayne Hendrix have decided to leave the program and transfer to other schools.

Jones also confirmed the departure of freshman running back Dererll Scott after announcing Friday on a Knoxville radio station that Scott had decided to leave the Vols.

"Daniel has decided that he's going to go to another school. We wish him the best, and we'll help in any way we can," Jones said.

"Dewayne Hendrix, Derrell Scott will also be looking at other schools. And, again, we thank them for everything they've given to Tennessee and wish them the best in moving forward."

Asked whether playing time was the reason the three players had chosen to leave, Jones said all of them had their own reasons for transferring.

"Every individual has a different reason, a different circumstance for that," he said. "But the only thing we can do is thank them and help them and provide help with finding another school, whatever they wish to do."