High school football began in the state of Tennessee this week with Friday night lights returning a week before Vol football begins their 2025 campaign. But numerous Tennessee commits began their high school senior seasons on Friday night including a pair of local standouts who shined in season-opening victories.
Knoxville Catholic’s Tyreek King and Greeneville’s Zay Anderson each turned in strong performances. Anderson’s stat line was simple. He caught two passes for 121 yards and two touchdowns as the Green Devils routed Morristown West 35-0.
First Game vs Mo West
2 catches 2 touchdowns 121 yards!@VolScoops @Vol_Football @CSmithScout @PrepRedzoneTN pic.twitter.com/AdR9xxJes4— Zaydyn Anderson (@zaydyn_anderson) August 23, 2025
King wasn’t outdone, catching seven passes for 140 yards and a touchdown as Knoxville Catholic knocked off Riverdale 20-6. He made perhaps the play of the game, getting behind the defense for an 89-yard touchdown in the first quarter.
King him! #7☘️🏈💪🏾 @Tyreekking15 pic.twitter.com/RwcgCqKn5d
— John A Wright (@jawright29) August 23, 2025
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King ranks as a four-star recruit and the No. 106 player in the country according to the 247sports composite rankings. He also ranks as the No. 11 receiver and the No. 4 player in the state of Tennessee in the 2026 recruiting cycle.
The 5-foot-11 slot receiver has been committed to Tennessee since last October and was one of the Vols’ first commits in their 2026 recruiting class.
Anderson also ranks as a four-star recruit. He’s the No. 351 player and No. 21 athlete in the 2026 recruiting cycle and the No. 11 player in the state of Tennessee. The East Tennessee native committed to Tennessee back in June and could play either receiver or defensive back at the college level.
Tennessee football’s 2026 recruiting class currently contains 23 commitments including from two definite receivers, five definite defensive backs and two total prospect that could play receiver or defensive back. The Vols’ 23-commit class currently ranks No. 11 nationally and No. 6 in the SEC according to the 247sports team rankings.
