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How to watch Tennessee signees in 2024 Polynesian Bowl

How to watch Tennessee signees in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl on Friday.

The Polynesian Bowl will take place Friday at Kunuiakea Stadium in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Kickoff is slated for 9 p.m. EST and will be televised by NFL Network.

The Polynesian Bowl is contested with top high school players, while celebrating culture. The game is held annually during the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement Week.

The Polynesian Football Hall of Fame class of 2024 consists of Dwayne Johnson, Reno Mahe and Domata Peko.

Inductees were selected from a field of over 100 nominees by the Polynesian Football Hall of Fame Selection Committee, including inductee Jack Thompson, coach Dick Vermeil, coach Ron McBride, inductees Olin Kreutz, Kevin Mawae, Ray Schoenke, broadcaster Neil Everett and NFL Network’s Steve Wyche. All living Polynesian Football Hall of Fame inductees also vote.

Below are Tennessee signees competing in the 2024 Polynesian Bowl. All players signed with the Vols during the early signing period.

Early signing period: Bennett Warren signs with Tennessee football

Early signing period: Bennett Warren signs with Tennessee football

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

The 2023 early signing period is Josh Heupel’s third as Tennessee’s head coach. He was hired as the Vols’ head coach in Jan. 2021.

Tennessee’s 2023 recruiting class ranked No. 10 nationally (247Sports Composite). The Vols’ first recruiting class under Heupel in 2022 ranked No. 17 nationally (247Sports Composite).

Bennett Warren signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

Bennett Warren’s recruiting bio:

  • Position: Offensive line
  • Height: 6-foot-7
  • Weight: 330 pounds
  • School: Fort Bend Christian Academy (Sugar Land, Texas)

READ: Tennessee football early signing period tracker for 2024 class

READ: Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

Updated 2024 football recruiting rankings for Vols’ commits

A look at updated 2024 recruiting rankings for top 300 Tennessee commits.

Updated 2024 Rivals250 rankings were released for top 250 prospects.

After Rivals’ update, Tennessee commitment rankings changed for On3 industry rankings. On3 industry rankings are based on a weighted average between four recruiting media outlets.

Tennessee has 19 commitments in its 2024 recruiting class: Cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., athlete Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse Perry, offensive tackle Gage Ginther and safety Edrees Farooq, defensive lineman Jeremias Heard, edge rusher Kellen Lindstrom and running back Peyton Lewis, athlete Boo Carter and linebacker Jordan Burns and offensive lineman Max Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Staley, offensive lineman William Satterwhite and wide receiver Mike Matthews and linebacker Edwin Spillman and offensive lineman Bennett Warren.

Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 8 nationally and No. 5 in the Southeastern Conference after updated On3 industry rankings.

Vols Wire looks at updated 2024 rankings for the top 300 Tennessee commits and are listed below.

Social media reaction after Bennett Warren commits to Tennessee

A look at social media reaction after Bennett Warren commits to Tennessee football.

2024 four-star offensive tackle Bennett Warren committed to Tennessee on Monday.

The 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive lineman is from Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugar Land, Texas.

He committed to the Vols over Michigan, Texas A&M and Oklahoma.

Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting class has 19 commitments:

Cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., athlete Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse Perry, offensive tackle Gage Ginther and safety Edrees Farooq, defensive lineman Jeremias Heard, edge rusher Kellen Lindstrom and running back Peyton Lewis, athlete Boo Carter and linebacker Jordan Burns and offensive lineman Max Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Staley, offensive lineman William Satterwhite and wide receiver Mike Matthews and linebacker Edwin Spillman and offensive lineman Warren.

Below is social media reaction following Warren’s commitment to Tennessee.

2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Bennett Warren commits to Vols

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after offensive tackle Bennett Warren commits to Tennessee.

2024 four-star offensive tackle Bennett Warren announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

The 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive lineman is from Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugar Land, Texas.

The Vols have 19 commitments in the 2024 class.

Warren joins cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., athlete Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse Perry, offensive tackle Gage Ginther and safety Edrees Farooq, defensive lineman Jeremias Heard, edge rusher Kellen Lindstrom and running back Peyton Lewis, athlete Boo Carter and linebacker Jordan Burns and offensive lineman Max Anderson, wide receiver Braylon Staley, offensive lineman William Satterwhite and wide receiver Mike Matthews and linebacker Edwin Spillman.

Following Warren’s commitment, Vols Wire looks at updated 2024 SEC football team recruiting rankings from On3. Updated 2024 SEC On3 team industry recruiting rankings are listed below.

2024 4-star OL Bennett Warren commits to Tennessee over Texas A&M

Predicted by many to land with Texas A&M, 2024 4-star OL Bennett Warren will head to Knoxville after committing to Tennessee.

For Texas A&M, the 2024 recruiting cycle has been very, very kind to Jimbo Fisher and Co. this offseason; with a total of 18 verbal commits, 12 players have announced their intentions since June, while last weekend’s annual recruiting pool party was a rousing success per usual.

However, the Aggies can’t win every recruiting battle, leading to Monday’s news that 2024 four-star offensive lineman Bennett Warren, who was projected to land with either Michigan or Texas A&M, screw us all for a loop, committing to one of the rising programs in the SEC, the Tennessee Volunteers.

As one of the top offenses in the country last season, Head Coach Josh Heupel is essentially Bob the Builder after losing 2022 starting quarterback Hendon Hooker to the NFL Draft, the simple question, “Can he fix it?” has been answered in the name of Joe Milton, who possesses one the biggest arms in all of college football.

From an O-line perspective, the Vols have produced the likes of former five-star guard Trey Smith, who is now a starter for the Kansas City Chiefs, and most recently witnessing offensive tackle Darnell Wright go 10th overall to the Chicago Bears in the 2023 NFL Draft. As the 5th-ranked OT in the 2024 recruiting class, Bennett Warren’s unique blend of size, strength, balance, and athleticism immediately jolts him into the conversation as an immediate starter/rotational player in 2024.

Looking ahead for the Aggies, four-star OT Weston Davis and four-star OT Ashton Funk join three-star IOL Coen Echols as the lone offensive line commits in the 2024 class, yet Fisher and his staff still have their eyes on four-star IOL Blake Ivy, who remains a favorite to land with the Aggies.

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No. 1 2024 Texas offensive tackle commits to Tennessee

No. 1 2024 offensive tackle in Texas commits to Tennessee football.

2024 four-star offensive tackle Bennett Warren announced his commitment to Tennessee on Monday.

Warren committed to the Vols over Michigan, Texas A&M and Oklahoma.

The 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive lineman is from Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugar Land, Texas.

Warren is the No. 82 overall prospect and No. 5 offensive tackle in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 14 player in Texas, according to 247Sports.

He won a 2022 TAPPS Division II championship and earned first-team TAPPS District 4 D-II honors as a junior.

As a sophomore in 2021, Bennett earned second-team all-district honors.

Following Warren’s commitment, Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 6 nationally and No. 4 in the Southeastern Conference.

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No. 1 Texas offensive tackle sets commitment date, Vols named finalist

No. 1 Texas offensive tackle sets commitment date and includes Tennessee in final four.

Four-star offensive tackle Bennett Warren will announce his commitment on July 31.

Tennessee, Michigan, Texas A&M and Oklahoma are Warren’s top four teams.

The 6-foot-7, 330-pound offensive tackle is from Fort Bend Christian Academy in Sugar Land, Texas.

Warren is the No. 82 overall prospect and No. 5 offensive tackle in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 14 player in Texas, according to 247Sports.

Warren earned first-team TAPPS District 4 D-II honors last season as a junior and won the TAPPS Division II championship. As a sophomore, Bennett earned second-team All-District honors.

Warren officially visited Tennessee on June 23. He would be the fourth commitment for the Vols in July.

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2024 4-star OL Bennett Warren has announced his upcoming commitment date

2024 4-star OL Bennett Warren, who remains a high-priority recruiting target for the Aggies, has announced his commitment date.

That’s now two high-priority 2024 prospects for Texas A&M announcing their commitment dates just hours apart from one another, as five-star defensive lineman David Stone Jr. will announce on Aug. 26, while four-star offensive lineman Bennett Warren will choose his future collegiate program on Monday, July 31.

Coincidentally, both players are confirmed visitors for this weekend’s recruiting pool party, held annually in College Station during the last weekend of July to bring as many prospects in current and future recruiting cycles together for an official visit and a chance to develop bonds that might lead to a commitment or several down the line.

According to 247Sports, Warren is currently positioned as the 82nd-ranked player in the 2024 cycle, the 5th-ranked offensive tackle, and the 14th-ranked player in Texas. Sticking with his final four program list, Warren will choose between Tennessee, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Texas A&M.

He is heading into his final senior season with Fort Bend Christian Academy as by far the most dominant player in the program while also participating in Basketball and shot put as a Track & Field athlete, adding his versatile athletic profile.

As I’ve said before, Warren’s high school tape is basically a 6-8 and 330-pound giant knocking over young men half his size, and it’s simply a beautiful sight to witness. As it stands, Texas A&M has a 37.5% chance to land the future blocking star, while Michigan is presently leading at 62.5%; however, never down the Aggie pool party magic that is bound to take effect in some former this weekend.

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Michigan football 4-star OT Target Bennett Warren sets commitment date

Hopefully it’s good news for #GoBlue

Michigan football has long been looking for a sixth offensive lineman in the 2024 recruiting class.

The Wolverines have three four-stats (Blake Frazier, Luke Hamilton, and Andrew Sprague) and two three-stars (Jake Guarnera and Ben Roebuck) committed. The maize and blue appeared to be in the pole position for Michael Uini before he ultimately ended up at Georgia.

One player has long considered Michigan football and has had it as his leader a few times. 2024 Sugar Land (Tx.) Fort Bend Christian four-star offensive tackle Bennett Warren has been on campus a few times, including at the spring game and in June. Warren is set to make his commitment in July 31.

Warren will be choosing between Michigan, Tennessee, Texas A&M, and Oklahoma. Michigan is currently the 247Sports Crystal Ball leader but the Vols have been surging

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