Cayden Daughtry, a 6‑foot‑0, 155‑pound point guard from Calvary Christian Academy in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, has quickly become one of the most coveted prospects in the 2027 class, ranking No. 2 nationally among his peers and No. 3 in the state according to 247Sports.
Early Commitment from Florida State
The early commitment from Florida State, which extended its first scholarship to Daughtry on June 13, 2023, set a precedent that other powerhouses have since followed, with the Seminoles joining a growing list of programs courting the five‑star guard.
Tennessee announced a scholarship offer on July 13, 2024, entering a competitive field that also includes Arizona State, Georgia, Kentucky, and a host of other schools such as Iowa, Miami, UConn, Arkansas, Michigan, USC, Louisville, Providence, Villanova, and Vanderbilt, all of which have expressed interest in the talented point guard.
Although the Volunteers have yet to secure a verbal commitment in the 2027 class, they do hold four pledges in the 2026 cycle — Ralph Scott, Manny Green, Marquis Clark, and Chris Washington Jr. — underscoring a strategic focus on building depth across multiple graduating years.
Daughtry’s recruitment remains open, with official visits and further evaluations expected as he narrows his top 14 schools, a list that also features Providence, Penn State, LSU, Illinois, and others, each offering a unique blend of academic and athletic opportunities.