Tennessee offered a scholarship to four-star linebacker Gavin Nix.
“I am extremely blessed and honored to announce that I’ve received an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Nix announced on social media.
The 6-foot, 226-pound linebacker is from IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
Nix is the No. 54 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He is the No. 6 linebacker and No. 7 player in the state of Florida, according to 247Sports.
He earned All-American honors as a freshman at Lake Highland Preparatory School. Nix finished the season with 79 tackles, 13 tackles for a loss and five sacks.
Nix holds offers from multiple Power Five programs, including Alabama, Florida, Auburn, Michigan, Penn State and Miami.
I am extremely blessed and honored to announce that I’ve received an offer from the University of Tennessee!!! #govols🍊@coachjoshheupel @CoachTimBanks @luc_brian @RWrightRivals @Andrew_Ivins @adamgorney @CraigHaubert @SWiltfong247 @dzoloty @TheUCReport pic.twitter.com/fFNgOYgNBu
— Gavin Nix (@g6nix) February 13, 2023
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