With the Transfer Portal-dominated college recruiting coverage right now, let's not forget the fact that Josh Heupel just signed the best class he's signed since arriving at Tennessee. The Vols' 2026 recruiting class was the third best in the SEC, too, just behind Georgia and Alabama.
Right after the new year, the top high schoolers compete in the Navy All-American Bowl. The Vols were well represented this time around, having commits in the 2026 and 2027 classes compete in the game.
One of the biggest stock-climbers coming out of the game was Tennessee linebacker signee Brayden Rouse, and it wasn’t subtle.