Tomorrow, the early signing period begins for the 2026 class. As Tennessee football puts a bow on that cycle, it’ll begin to fully turn its attention to 2027, which it has already gotten off to a strong start on the recruiting trail in.
One of the targets to keep in mind is offensive lineman Qua Ford. The four-star listed the Vols alongside Ohio State, Oregon, Texas A&M and SMU as his final five, according to Hayes Fawcett.
Ford is considered the No. 81 recruit in the country on Rivals Industry. He is the No. 4 interior offensive lineman and No. 11 player out of Texas. He currently plays for Texas High in Texarkana, Texas.
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The 6’6 330 IOL from Texarkana, TX is ranked as the No. 4 IOL in the ‘27 Class (per Rivals Industry)
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Ford currently plays tackle for his high school, but some are projecting him to move inside to guard or center at the next level. He stands at 6-foot-5 and 285 pounds during his junior year of high school.
As a sophomore, Ford was named a MaxPreps Sophomore All-America second-team selection on the offensive line. At left tackle, his team went 12-1 and made a Texas 5A D-I third-round playoff appearance.
Tennessee currently holds four commitments in the 2027 cycle. This includes one offensive lineman, in-state recruit Princeton Uwaifo. The four-star is the No. 110 recruit in the country, via 247.
As a class, the 2027 group sits at No. 11 in the country, via 247. Other commitments include three-star defensive lineman Kadin Fife, three-star cornerback Kamauri Whitfield and three-star linebacker JP Peace. The Vols are in the mix for countless other top prospects, though, and are considered to be in a strong spot heading into the new year.
