WATCH: Elite Highlights From Tennessee LB Commit Brayden Rouse
Tennessee beat out Michigan, Texas, and Alabama for four-star linebacker Brayden Rouse on Tuesday night, which was a massive win for Josh Heupel and the Vols. Rouse committed to Tennessee in front of a packed auditorium at Kell High School in Marietta, GA. The 6-foot-2.5, 220-pound linebacker is ranked as the fourth-best linebacker in the […]
WATCH: Highlights From Versatile Tennessee Commit Javonte Smith
Tennessee picked up a commitment from a versatile prospect in the 2026 class on Tuesday afternoon. Surrounded by his friends and family at Jackson North Side High School in Jackson, TN, three-star prospect Javonte Smith announced his commitment to Tennessee over Missouri, Arkansas, and West Virginia. The two-way athlete has seen action on both sides […]
Tennessee Football Adds Commitment From In-State Athlete to Growing 2026 Class
Tennessee football has added the commitment of a three-star in-state athlete. Javonte Smith, the No. 964 prospect in the country in 247’s composite rankings, picked the Vols over Arkansas, Missouri and West Virginia on Tuesday. He projects as a defensive back with the Vols but is a two-way star out of Jackson, Tennessee. In 2024, […]
Tennessee Target, In-State Athlete Set to Reveal Commitment on Tuesday
An in-state Tennessee target is set to announce his collegiate commitment on Tuesday. Javonte Smith, a three-star athlete in the 2026 recruiting class, will be choosing between Tennessee, Arkansas, Missouri, and West Virginia. He’ll be announcing his commitment at Jackson North Side High School in Jackson, TN. “After prayer, thoughtful consideration, and talks with my […]
Tennessee Football’s Elite Linebacker Recruiting Target Announces Commitment Plans
Tennessee football has the chance to make a massive addition to its recruiting class on Tuesday. Brayden Rouse, a four-star linebacker, revealed he’ll be announcing his decision on July 8 at 7 p.m. ET at his high school. He’ll choose between the Vols, Alabama, Michigan and Texas. Rouse ranks as the No. 4 linebacker in […]
Tennessee Football Safety Target Confirms Commitment Plans, Includes Vols in Top 5
One of Tennessee football’s secondary targets is set to come off the board in the coming days. Jowell Combay, a three-star safety out of Marietta, Georgia, will announce his commitment on July 9 at 5 p.m. ET. He is deciding between a top five of the Vols, Missouri, Wisconsin, Georgia and South Carolina. Combay attends […]
Local Four-Star Hoops Recruit Picks Big Ten Program Over Tennessee Basketball
Nearby four-star basketball recruit Trey Thompson isn’t going to stay home and play for Tennessee basketball. Instead, out of Greeneville, Tennessee, Thompson is reclassifying up to the 2025 class to join Iowa for the upcoming season. He chose the Big Ten school over the Vols, Purdue, Vanderbilt and others. He was the No. 59 overall […]
Where Tennessee’s Recruiting Class Ranks After Adding Eight Commits in Eight Days
Tennessee’s recruiting this summer has been like the weather in Knoxville lately. Hot. After hosting several big recruiting events over the last few months, plus the stadium visits that prospects took last fall, Tennessee has been able to add eight commitments over the last nine days, with the most recent happening on the Fourth of […]
Tennessee Football Might Have to Meet This Price for Elite Offensive Line Recruits
On Friday, the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 5 overall player (247) was taken off the board with Texas Tech reeling in the commitment of Felix Ojo out of Mansfield, Texas. It cost the Red Raiders a pretty penny, though. ESPN reported that Ojo will make $5.1 million over a three-year span of fully […]
ESPN Assesses Five-Star Tennessee Football QB Commit Faizon Brandon’s Fit With Vols
The future of Tennessee football’s quarterback position is in good hands. Josh Heupel landed five-star signal caller Faizon Brandon in the 2026 cycle with no reason to worry he’s considering backing off his commitment. Instead, he’s been instrumental in helping bring more talent to Rocky Top. According to 247, Brandon is the No. 1 overall […]