In-state 4-star TE commits to Tennessee

In-state 4-star TE commits to Tennessee.

Tennessee’s 2021 recruiting class received another boost on Monday, as 4-star tight end Hudson Wolfe announced his commitment to the Vols on his Twitter account.

Wolfe is a West Tennessee product, from Hardin County High School in Savannah, Tennessee. At 6-foot-6, 240-pounds, Wolfe caught nine touchdown passes in 2019, but truly made his mark as a blocker. With his size, it is not inconceivable that Wolfe could transition to the offensive line, but his catch radius could make it difficult to move him from tight end. The 247Sports Composite rates Wolfe as a 4-star prospect, the No. 8 tight end in his class, and the No. 5 player in Tennessee.

Wolfe was heavily pursued by a large number of Power 5 programs, including Alabama, Auburn, Ohio State, Ole Miss and Florida. Offensive line coach Will Friend and tight ends coach Joe Osovet led the way for Tennessee in Wolfe’s recruitment.

The commitment takes Tennessee back to the No. 2 spot in the national 247Sports team rankings for 2021, behind only Ohio State. Wolfe also gives Tennessee another big in-state prospect, joining wide receiver Walker Merrill and running back Elijah Howard as the only players from the Volunteer State in the class.