The Tennessee Volunteers received a boost with the latest updates in college football. Head coach Josh Heupel is actively working on the 2026 recruiting class, and the Vols just secured a commitment from a highly regarded 6-foot-5 pass rusher. With this addition, Tennessee now has eight commitments for the 2026 class. Quarterback Faizon Brandon is the standout of the recruiting class, as he is a 5-star quarterback and the top-rated player in the nation according to 247Sports.
Tennessee continues to rise in the recruiting rankings, now sitting at No. 4 for the 2026 class, according to Rivals.com. CJ Edwards, a 3-star pass rusher from Metuchen Saint Joseph (N.J.), has also committed to Tennessee, ranking as Rivals’ No. 7 player in New Jersey. Edwards is set to end his recruitment, despite interest from other programs like the Michigan Wolverines, North Carolina Tar Heels, and West Virginia Mountaineers.
BREAKING: Class of 2026 EDGE CJ Edwards has Committed to Tennessee, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’5 218 EDGE from Metuchen, NJ chose the Vols over Michigan, Boston College, & Duke
“Vol nation I’m home GBO🍊”https://t.co/X5tLjPdlJr pic.twitter.com/JL0H7G65iu
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) February 25, 2025
“[Their] dedication to recruiting, along with the coaching staff and the winning culture they’ve established,” Edwards shared with On3.com’s Steve Wiltfong on Tuesday. “Coach Heupel has created something remarkable that I can envision myself being a part of and contributing to, and I’m thrilled to be a Vol.”
Leave a Reply