Josh Heupel Explains Why He’s ‘Really Excited’ About Five-Star WR Signee Tristen Keys
Tennessee football signed one of the top classes in the country during early signing day, which featured a trio of five-star prospects. This included the top-ranked wide receiver in the country, Tristen Keys. Keys, out of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, ranks as the No. 10 recruit in the country on 247. As the top-ranked receiver in the […]
Prized Tennessee Signee Faizon Brandon Leads High School Team to Second Straight State Championship Victory in North Carolina
Prized 2026 quarterback prospect Faizon Brandon will officially begin his Tennessee career as a back-to-back high school state champion. Brandon helped lead Grimsley High School to the North Carolina 7A State Championship title with a 24-14 win over Clayton High School on Friday night. The Whirlies also captured the North Carolina 4A State Championship in […]
Elite Saftey Recruit Includes Tennessee Football in Top Schools List
Tennessee football is one of the 10 remaining schools for one of the top safety recruits in the 2027 class. Gavin Williams named the Vols alongside Ohio State, Notre Dame, Alabama, Michigan, Washington, Texas A&M, Texas, USC and Oregon in his updated top schools list. Williams is a four-star safety who ranks as the No. […]
Tennessee Football in Top Schools List for Top-Five Running Back Recruit
Tennessee football did not land a commitment from a running back in the 2026 class, but the Vols are in the mix for multiple top targets at the position in the 2027 recruiting cycle. This includes top-five back Noah Roberts, who just released an updated list of top schools. Tennessee was named alongside Oregon, Texas, […]
Long-Time Tennessee Football Recruiting Target Commits to Notre Dame Over Vols
One of Tennessee football’s longest-tenured targets is off the board. Four-star cornerback Ashton ‘Ace’ Alston committed to Notre Dame on Tuesday morning. This choice came over other finalists, including the Vols, Ohio State, Missouri, Indiana, LSU and USC. Alston ranks as the No. 115 player in the 2027 class, according to 247 Composite. This is good […]
Tennessee Battling SEC Rival For Blue-Chip In-State Legacy in the 2027 Class
Tennessee appears to be in a battle with SEC rival Alabama for a blue-chip defensive prospect from the 2027 recruiting cycle. According to a report from Rivals’ Chad Simmons on Monday, the Volunteers and Crimson Tide are “strong contenders” for four-star safety/linebacker Kenneth Simon II. Simon is an in-state prospect from Brentwood Academy in Brentwood, […]
Tennessee Football Finalist for Pending Commitment of Long-Time Recruiting Target
Tennessee football is one of the final teams in the mix for one of the top cornerback recruits in the 2027 recruiting class. With his commitment ready to be announced on Tuesday, four-star Ashton ‘Ace’ Alston is down to the Vols, Notre Dame, Ohio State, Missouri, Indiana, LSU and USC. Alston ranks as the No. […]
Tennessee Jumps Into the Top 10 of ESPN’s Recruiting Rankings After Huge Signing Day Haul
Prior to early signing day on Wednesday, Tennessee Football held the 11th-ranked recruiting class in ESPN’s 2026 team rankings. The Vols were fifth in the SEC behind No. 2 Georgia, No. 3 Texas, No. 6 Texas A&M, and No. 8 Alabama. Wednesday had plenty of surprises in store for Josh Heupel’s Vols, though, and Tennessee […]
Tennessee Football Prized Signee Wins His State’s Gatorade Player of the Year
Tennessee football signed its best recruiting class yet under Josh Heupel on Wednesday. The group, spanning across the country and into Canada, ranked as a top-10 class across all platforms and even dipped inside the top-four on 247. TJ White, one of the top defensive signings in the cycle for the Vols, is now earning […]
Three 2027 Recruiting Targets Tennessee Football Should Go All-In For
Tennessee football has put together a strong finish to the 2026 class, signing an elite group that ranks inside the top-five in the cycle. Now, Josh Heupel and company are beginning to turn their attention to the transfer portal and the upcoming 2027 class. “It’s obviously dual-sided at this point in the year,” Heupel said […]