Ford Fehling, a 6‑foot‑1, 195‑pound kicker from Marvin Ridge High School in Waxhaw, North Carolina, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee on Tuesday, adding his name to a 2027 recruiting class that already boasts 13 pledges.
The commitment follows a whirlwind recruitment week in which Fehling received a scholarship offer from the Volunteers on Monday and took part in a Tennessee football camp on Sunday, experiences that helped seal his decision.
A Promising Leg
While Fehling does not carry a 247Sports rating, his early exposure to Division I programs began when Coastal Carolina became the first such school to extend an offer, and he also holds a scholarship from the Iowa Hawkeyes, underscoring the breadth of his suitors.
Coach Josh Heupel’s staff highlighted the kicker’s poise and leg strength, noting that his addition could bolster special‑teams depth as the Vols look to build on a promising recruiting cycle.