It’s been a busy stretch on the recruiting trail for Josh Heupel and Tennessee football.
In the past three weeks, the Vols have added 11 recruits to their 2026 class for a total of 20 commits. The group now ranks No. 7 in the country and No. 4 in the SEC behind just Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia, according to 247.
This includes a pair of five-stars in No. 1 overall recruit Faizon Brandon and offensive tackle Gabriel Osenda. Tennessee also holds commitments from four four-stars and 14 three-stars in the 247 rankings. If you look at 247 composite rankings, UT’s five-star count drops to one with just Brandon, but the four-star count balloons all the way to seven.
The Vols don’t seem to be done just yet, either. With some targets having dates announced, others teasing and a few still not making the timetable clear, let’s take a look at a handful of recruits to know that UT is after in the 2026 class.
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Upcoming Commitments
July 11 at 6 p.m. ET – OL J.B Shabazz
- 3-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, South Carolina, Ohio State
- Official Visit: June 13
- Expert Prediction to Tennessee (Chad Simmons and Steve Wiltfong)
- Crystal Ball to South Carolina (JC Schurburtt)
July 12 at 9 p.m. ET – OL Jax Tanner
- 3-star 247 Sports
- 3-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Boise State, BYU, Michigan, Oreon
- Official Visit: June 13
July 18 – DB Craig Tutt
- 4-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Ole Miss, Auburn
- Official Visit: June 20
August 3 – QB Jayce Johnson (Class of 2027)
- 4-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Texas A&M, Mississippi State, South Carolina, Florida State
- Unofficial Visit: May 31
Postponed Commitments
ATH Joel Wyatt
- 4-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Vanderbilt
- Official Visit: June 6
- Initial Commitment Date: July 6
ATH Salesi Moa
- 4-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Michigan, Michigan State, Utah, Washington.
- Official Visit: June 20
- Expert Prediction to Utah (Steve Wiltfong)
- Initial Commitment Date: July 5
Some Other Targets To Know
RB Savion Hiter
- 5-star 247 Sports
- 5-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Michigan, Ohio State, Georgia
- Official Visit: June 20
OL Darius Gray
- 5-star 247 Sports
- 5-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, South Carolina, LSU, Michigan, Ohio State, Alabama, Georgia, Clemson, Penn State, Oreon, Virginia Tech, Virginia
- Official Visit: June 6
WR Tristen Keys
- 5-star 247 Sports
- 5-star On3/Rivals
- LSU Commit
- Official Visit: June 13
EDGE Tristian Givens
- 5-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Texas A&M Commit
- Official Visit: June 13
EDGE Hezekiah Harris
- 4-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Auburn Commit
- Official Visit: June 20
DL Darryus McKinley
- 3-star 247 Sports
- 3-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, LSU, Texas, Florida
- Official Visit: June 20
OL Breck Kolojay
- 3-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Official Visit: June 20
OL Kamari Blair
- 3-star 247 Sports
- 4-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Wisconsin, South Carolina, Florida State, Ole Miss
- Official Visit: June 20
OL Brody Smith
- 3-star 247 Sports
- 3-star On3/Rivals
- Finalists: Tennessee, Ole Miss, NC State, Purdue
- Official Visit: June 13
