Redshirt senior tight end Austin Pope has ended his career at the University of Tennessee.

Pope announced his decision ahead of fall training camp.

The 6-foot-4, 243-pound tight end appeared in 33 games for the Vols since 2017, totaling seven receptions for 85 yards.

He did not play during the 2020 season due to back surgery, addressing a herniated disc in his lower back.

Pope is from Christian Academy of Knoxville in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee will kick off the 2021 season against Bowling Green on Sept. 2 at Neyland Stadium under first-year head coach Josh Heupel. Kick off is slated for 8 p.m. EDT. SEC Network will televise the matchup.