He previously played college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, Louisiana Tech Bulldogs, and Pittsburgh Panthers.
[2] A three-star recruit, Means committed to play college football at the University of Tennessee over offers from Northwestern and Rutgers.
[3] After redshirting in 2019 at Tennessee, Means decided to transfer to Louisiana Tech, where would be forced to sit out the 2020 season.
[8][9] The next season, Means hauled in 41 receptions for 721 yards and six touchdowns before declaring for the 2024 NFL draft.
[13] In Week 6 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Means scored his first career touchdown on a 10–yard reception from Spencer Rattler.