One of Tennessee football’s commitments in the 2027 class is staying true to his pledge. In a post on Instagram, three-star athlete Brandon ‘Slim’ Leavell announced that he is shutting down his recruitment.
Leavell committed to the Vols on May 18, 2026. He picked UT over Florida and Clemson. With teams still pursuing him, he’s now no longer entertaining any other options.
Leavell ranks as a three-star prospect who projects to play defensive back. On 247 Composite, he is the No. 519 recruit in the nation, No. 32 athlete and No. 22 player from the state of Tennessee. He is from Madison, Tennessee, where he plays for Goodpasture Christian School.
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Leavell’s primary recruiter at Tennessee is co-defensive coordinator and secondary coach Anthony Poindexter. He most recently took a visit to Knoxville for his official visit on May 22.
Along with Leavell’s official visit to see the Vols, he also took a few other visits to weigh his options. This included officials to Clemson, NC State and Florida.
Tennessee currently holds 16 commitments in the 2027 class. This ranks as the No. 43 group in the nation and No. 14 in the SEC on 247. Other defensive backs in the boat include four-star safety Marcus Jones, three-star safety Jaden Butler, three-star cornerback Dylan Haley and three-star cornerback Carter Jamison.
The Vols have also stocked up on in-state talent. Other players from the state of Tennessee who are committed include four-star wide receiver Kesean Bowman, four-star linebacker Kenneth Simon II, four-star tight end Malik Howard, four-star offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, three-star safety Butler, three-star linebacker JP Peace and three-star wide receiver DaYon Cooper. UT is also looking to close the deal on in-state five-star running back David Gabriel Georges at the end of this month.
