MaxPreps announced a 2023 Preseason All-America Team on Aug. 7, consisting of 54 players from 39 different high schools.
Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews and four-star cornerback Kaleb Beasley were first-team selections. Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman earned second-team recognition.
Matthews committed to the Vols on July 19. He finished his junior season with 48 receptions, 1,031 receiving yards and 10 receiving touchdowns.
Beasley was named 2022 Defensive Player of the Year by the Tennessean. He recorded 30 tackles, 27 pass breakups, nine interceptions and six defensive touchdowns.
Spillman earned MaxPreps Junior All-American honors last season. He recorded 101 tackles, 14.5 tackles for a loss, two sacks and six pass breakups. Spillman committed to Tennessee on July 21.
Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 8 nationally and No. 5 in the Southeastern Conference.
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