Tennessee Lands Highly Ranked Edge Kedric Golston II

Kedric Golston II, a highly regarded edge rusher from Stone Bridge High School in Ashburn, Virginia, has committed to the University of Tennessee for the 2026 recruiting class. Golston, who is ranked as either a four-star or three-star recruit depending on the outlet, chose Tennessee over offers from Georgia, Virginia Tech, and Rutgers. He is Tennessee's tenth commitment and third edge rusher in the class. Golston's decision was influenced by strong relationships with the Tennessee staff, particularly defensive line coach Rodney Garner, who also coached his father at Georgia. Despite family ties to Georgia, Golston cited the welcoming environment and opportunity to play the versatile LEO position as key factors in his choice. His commitment is seen as a significant addition to Tennessee’s defense and a notable recruiting miss for Georgia's Kirby Smart.