Tennessee Secures Multiple Four-Star 2026 Recruits Over Top SEC, Big Ten Programs

Tennessee football has made significant strides in its 2026 and 2027 recruiting classes, securing commitments from several highly ranked prospects across multiple positions. Four-star offensive lineman JB Shabazz committed to the Vols, joining a class that includes top talents such as quarterback Faizon Brandon and defensive lineman CJ Edwards. The linebacker group is particularly strong, with commitments from Brayden Rouse, ranked as the No. 7 linebacker nationally, and TJ White, the No. 5 linebacker, along with promising recruits like Braylon Outlaw and four-star linebacker Braylon Williams, who has Tennessee among his top schools for 2027. Defensive back Jowell Combay, a three-star safety known for his size and consistency in recruitment, also chose Tennessee over other SEC programs. These commitments have helped Tennessee's 2026 class rise to 13th nationally and fifth in the SEC, highlighting the program's growing recruiting success under head coach Josh Heupel and linebacker coach William Inge. Meanwhile, Tennessee's ability to attract top talent has directly impacted other programs such as Texas, which lost linebacker Brayden Rouse despite a strong recruiting effort.