Tennessee Football Drops Three-Star LB Braylon Outlaw, Retains Top-10 2026 Recruiting Class

Texas A&M's 2027 recruiting class is currently ranked No. 3 nationally and is gaining momentum with recent commitments like four-star defensive lineman Elijah Patmon, who has closed his recruitment in favor of the Aggies. Patmon, a versatile Georgia-based defender, has been inspired by Texas A&M's strong defensive line performance in SEC play. Meanwhile, Tennessee's 2026 recruiting class experienced a setback with the decommitment of three-star linebacker Braylon Outlaw after a visit to Georgia Tech. Despite Outlaw's departure, Tennessee maintains a top-10 national recruiting class ranked No. 8, featuring high-profile recruits including five-star quarterback Faizon Brandon and several four-star athletes. The Vols' linebacker group remains strong with blue-chip recruits Brayden Rouse and TJ White, bolstered by the coaching prowess of William Inge. Tennessee's 2026 class is poised to be the highest-rated under head coach Josh Heupel, demonstrating resilience and depth despite individual decommitments.