Athlete CJ Cotman of Clearwater, Fla.

Four-star senior athlete CJ Cotman of Clearwater (Fla.) Central Catholic High School posted on his Twitter account Tuesday night that he has decommitted from Tennessee.

The 5-foot-11, 180-pound Cotman had been committed to Tennessee since July. He's ranked in the nation's No. 278 overall prospect and No. 16 athlete in the 247Sports Composite for the 2017 class. He was projected to play running back or wide receiver for Tennessee.

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Cotman was one of three players who parted ways with Tennessee on Tuesday, along with defensive tackles Breyon Gaddy and Brandon Gaddy of Virginia Beach, Va.

The Vols now are left with 23 known commitments for the 2017 class.

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