
Tennessee’s 2027 Football Recruiting Class Expands to 16 Commitments
Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class now boasts sixteen pledges, blending elite talent from across the nation while targeting top in‑state prospects.
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Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class now boasts sixteen pledges, blending elite talent from across the nation while targeting top in‑state prospects.

In the past ten days the Volunteers have locked in three four‑star recruits, boosting their national standing and expanding a class that now totals sixteen pledges.
A top in‑state prospect chooses the University of Tennessee over Florida State, boosting the Vols’ recruiting haul.

A three‑sport standout from Villa Park, Illinois, Liam Pagan announced a scholarship offer from the University of Tennessee, joining a growing list of suitors and a 2027 class already dotted with fifteen commitments.

Tennessee’s 2027 recruiting class already boasts fifteen commitments, and the staff is now courting 2028 offensive lineman Liam Pagan, a three‑sport athlete from Illinois.

The Volunteers have added fifteen pledges, including legacy linebacker Kenneth Simon II and offensive tackle Q’Mari Hudson, boosting their national and SEC rankings.

Q'Mari Hudson, a four-star offensive tackle from Western Branch High School, announced his commitment to Tennessee, highlighting the Volunteers' continued momentum in the 2027 recruiting cycle.

Tennessee secured a commitment from four‑star offensive tackle Q’Mari Hudson, the second offensive‑line pledge of the day, as the program climbs to No. 30 in the latest Rivals rankings.

The highly touted offensive lineman from Western Branch High School is set to announce his college choice on Saturday, with Tennessee emerging as the favorite according to insider Chad Simmons.

The Volunteers have offered a scholarship to Nicholas Carroll, a 5‑foot‑10 defensive back from Toombs County High School, joining a growing list of suitors while the 2027 class already boasts commitments from JP Peace and Derrick Baker.

Tennessee has offered a scholarship to 2029 wide receiver Matthew Fletcher, joining a growing list of programs vying for his services.

The University of Tennessee has offered a scholarship to 2029 wide receiver Matthew Fletcher from Central Hinds Academy in Raymond, Mississippi, joining a suite of other programs vying for his commitment.

Ford Fehling, a 6‑foot‑1, 195‑pound kicker, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee on Tuesday, completing a whirlwind recruitment that began with a Monday offer and a Sunday camp visit.

Ford Fehling, a 6‑foot‑1 kicker from Waxhaw, North Carolina, pledged to the Tennessee Volunteers after receiving a scholarship offer and attending a camp, joining a 2027 class that already includes 13 commitments.

Derrick Baker, a top-ranked quarterback recruit from Alpharetta, Georgia, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee following an official visit, while the Vols also secured pledges from Malik Howard, Dylan Haley and Christian Mays.

During a June camp in Tennessee, the Volunteers joined Texas A&M and several other programs in offering a scholarship to 2028 offensive lineman Sean Sherman, a massive prospect from Ana, Texas.

During a June camp, the Volunteers extended a scholarship to Sean Sherman, a 6‑foot‑4, 330‑pound lineman from Ana High School, joining a growing list of programs courting the young talent.

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.

Dylan Haley, a three‑star cornerback from Georgia, pledged to the University of Tennessee, spurning Ole Miss, Auburn and Florida. His commitment adds depth to a 2027 class that now boasts double‑digit pledges.

Antijuan Wilkes Jr., a top‑ranked prospect from Detroit, has not yet visited Tennessee, but the Vols remain a key player in his recruitment as the 2028 cycle unfolds.
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.

Four-star recruit Kenaz Sullivan has narrowed his choices to Tennessee, Ohio State, Florida and Maryland, citing early scholarship offers and a scheduled official visit as key factors in his decision.

Xavier Sabb, a four-star wide receiver from Glassboro, New Jersey, will officially visit Tennessee on June 12. His recruitment includes offers from LSU, Georgia, Alabama, Oregon and dozens of other programs, while his brothers already play for Alabama.

Marvin Nguetsop, a 6‑foot‑7.5 defensive lineman from St. Thomas More, committed to Ole Miss after a Tennessee weekend, reshaping the Vols’ 2027 class outlook.