Tennessee football is preparing to welcome more than 25 high-level prospects this weekend.
Tennessee football is gearing up for one of the biggest recruiting weekends in program history. The Vols are set to welcome six five-star recruits, along with several other highly sought-after prospects, as they aim to upgrade their 2025 recruiting class, which currently ranks as the No. 13 recruiting class in the country according to On3. Here are some names to keep an eye on this weekend.
Davis Sanders Jr.
Davis Sanders Jr. may be the biggest name visiting Knoxville this weekend. Ranked as the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 2 overall prospect in his class by On3 Industry, Sanders is one of the most sought-after prospects in the country. Tennessee is competing with Georgia, Ohio State, Clemson, Nebraska, Alabama and South Carolina to land Sanders, with Tennessee, Georgia, Ohio State and Clemson emerging as favorites. Following his visit to Knoxville, Sanders plans to visit Alabama on June 18 and Ohio State the weekend of June 21.
Jamie Frances
Jamie Ffrench, a five-star student from Jacksonville, Florida, has become highly sought after by Power Five schools across the country. The No. 4 wide receiver in his class is the favorite to land at Texas, LSU or Ohio State, but Tennessee has remained in the mix with a chance to influence Ffrench to don the orange and white this weekend. of week. Ffrench plans to announce his official engagement on August 30 and is scheduled to visit Texas after his visit to Knoxville this weekend.
Isaiah Gibson
Despite already committing to USC, five-star running back Isaiah Gibson may be willing to make a move if the right opportunity arises. While Georgia is considered the favorite to convince Gibson, Tennessee has also positioned itself as a strong contender. The Vols have a chance to show On3 Industry’s No. 1 edge rusher in the country why Tennessee may be a better fit for him during this weekend’s visit.
Caleb Cunningham
Caleb Cunningham, a five-star out of Ackerman Mississippi, is ranked as the No. 2 wide receiver in his class by On3 Industry rankings. Although Cunningham has publicly stated that Auburn is his first choice, Tennessee remains a strong contender along with Ole Miss, Mississippi State, Alabama and Florida. Cunningham will conclude his visits for the month with a trip to Alabama the weekend of June 21, following his visit to Knoxville this weekend.
Nico Moore
After originally scheduled to visit Tennessee the weekend of June 21, four-star offensive lineman Nic Moore decided at the last minute to move up his visit with the Volunteers to this weekend after originally pushing back his commitment date scheduled for Wednesday. Ranked as On3 Industry’s No. 25 interior offensive lineman in his class, Moore has 11 offers from across the country, with Tennessee and West Virginia currently viewed as favorites to secure his commitment. His decision to move up his visit to Knoxville, along with the postponement of his commitment date, appears to only increase the Vols’ chances of landing Moore’s commitment.
Jared Smith
Jared Smith, a four-star running back from Hoover, Alabama, is rated the No. 5 running back in his class by On3 Industry. Smith has made several visits to Knoxville, including his most recent trip for Tennessee’s 865 Live event, where he expressed that the Vols are high on his list. Tennessee is between Florida State, Georgia, Ole Miss, South Carolina and USC in the race to get it. Smith is scheduled to visit Florida State on June 18, followed by USC on June 21.
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