Dayon Cooper pledges to Tennessee Volunteers after flipping from Florida State
A top in‑state prospect chooses the University of Tennessee over Florida State, boosting the Vols’ recruiting haul.
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A top in‑state prospect chooses the University of Tennessee over Florida State, boosting the Vols’ recruiting haul.

The Volunteers added a tight end, a defensive lineman and a cornerback over the weekend, boosting their 2027 recruiting class to 12 pledges and improving their national standing.

The University of Tennessee has added three new players to its 2027 recruiting class, including four-star tight end Malik Howard, junior college defensive lineman Christian Mays, and three-star defensive back Dylan Haley. Their arrivals have moved the Vols into the top ten of the SEC and reshaped the composition of the class.

The 6‑foot‑3.5, 230‑pound recruit from Oak Ridge, Tennessee, becomes the tenth pledge in the 2027 class and highlights the Volunteers' continued dominance in the state.
The 6‑foot‑4, 230‑pound prospect from Oak Ridge adds a potent weapon to Tennessee's 2027 roster, marking the tenth verbal pledge and underscoring the program's rising momentum.