Josh Heupel discusses ‘big day for Tennessee football’ during early signing period

Josh Heupel discusses “big day for Tennessee football” during the early signing period.

The 2023 early signing period is taking place Wednesday-Friday for the 2024 recruiting signing class.

27 high school and NCAA transfer portal prospects are part of Tennessee’s national signing class roster.

“A big day for Tennessee football and the future of where we’re going, welcoming the class of ’24, and a great day,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said. “A lot of those guys are already here, but I want to thank our coaches and our recruiting staff. There are so many people that go into the work that takes place to sign a class on national signing day. I also want to thank all the high school coaches that have been so welcoming to all of us as we’ve traveled around our footprint and across the country, the coaches have been awesome. Lastly, I want to thank the families that have trusted their kids to us and helping them grow into the men and players that they dream about.

“Really excited about this group. 27 guys at this point we’ve signed so far. I think 15 of those kids are mid-year that are with us right now, the high school guys. We have a few transfer portal guys that are already here on campus, as well. Excited about the group. I love the length and athleticism that we’ve added. You look at what we’ve signed, obviously, a point of emphasis was the line of scrimmage. We’ll continue to add really good players to our roster in that way, and then athleticism and length at the skill spots, so I feel like it is a really good group. They’re dynamic in the way that they play. I love the competitive makeup of this group. Some guys that have already shown some leadership traits and I’m excited to get to work with them whenever they get to campus.”

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