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Four‑star DE George Parkinson IV, ranked No. 15 nationally, has announced his top six schools for the 2028 class, with Tennessee among the finalists after a scholarship offer and a spring practice visit.
In a live YouTube announcement, four‑star athlete Xavier Sabb chose Oregon over Tennessee, LSU and UCLA, marking a major recruiting win for the Ducks and reshaping expectations for the upcoming class.
Sam McKeown, a top‑ranked 2027 long snapper, commits to Tennessee after a standout training regimen and visits, drawing praise from coaches and interest from several powerhouse programs.
Tennessee has secured 16 pledges for its 2027 class, highlighted by the recent addition of Marcus Jones, while the SEC rankings reveal a fierce battle among traditional powerhouses.
Ford Fehling, a four-star kicker from Waxhaw, North Carolina, announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee on June 9, 2026, after a recruiting journey that also featured interest from Iowa and Coastal Carolina. The Vols’ special teams coordinator Evan Crabtree served as the primary recruiter, guiding Fehling through a camp experience that highlighted his leg strength and precision. Head coach Josh Heupel welcomed the addition, noting that Fehling’s skill set aligns with the program’s long-term vision. Ranked No. 42 nationally among the class of 2027, Fehling arrives as one of sixteen pledges and joins longsnapper Sam McKeown, the top-ranked long-snapper in the country. At the 2025 Kohl’s National Scholarship Camp, he posted a 92.35-point punt rating, a 44-yard ball with 4.21 seconds of hang time, and a 108.83-point kickoff score, earning a four-star rating on Kohl’s Kicking. His high school, Marvin Ridge, has prepared him for the next level, and his family’s support has been a constant throughout the process. The commitment underscores Tennessee’s growing momentum in the 2027 recruiting cycle, a cycle that also sees the arrival of specialists like McKeown, who hails from Jenks, Oklahoma.
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.
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‑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.
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.
The Volunteers sit at No. 29 in the latest Rivals Industry rankings, but a wave of elite in‑state and regional talent is poised to reshape their trajectory as the summer approaches.
Tennessee's football program has locked down nine prospects for the 2027 cycle, blending in‑state stars with out‑of‑state talent as it seeks to build on a breakthrough 2026 season.
Sam McKeown, rated the nation's second-best long snapper, announced his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers, citing personal connections and a promise to support the fanbase.