Tennessee receives commitment from 2026 lineman after Alabama win

2026 offensive lineman commits to Tennessee after the Vols’ win against Alabama.

Tennessee (6-1, 2-1 SEC) defeated Alabama (5-2, 2-2 SEC), 24-17, on Saturday at Neyland Stadium.

The Vols received a commitment for their 2026 recruiting class after the game. Offensive lineman Brandon Anderson committed to the Vols from North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

He ranks as a four-star in the 247Sports Composite and the No. 27 player in Georgia. The 6-foot-4, 320-pound offensive lineman unofficially visited Tennessee on Oct. 12 for the Vols’ game against Florida.

Tennessee offered Anderson a scholarship on April 25 after visiting for spring practices. He also unofficially visited Tennessee on June 23.

Tennessee has three commitments in its 2026 recruiting class: Quarterback Faizon Brandon, tight end Carson Sneed and Anderson.

Brandon Anderson includes Tennessee football in top seven

2026 interior offensive lineman Brandon Anderson includes Tennessee in top seven schools.

2026 interior offensive lineman prospect Brandon Anderson named his top seven schools.

Anderson’s top seven schools are Tennessee, Georgia, LSU, Georgia Tech, Alabama, North Carolina State and UCF.

“I want to thank God for this opportunity,” Anderson said.

The 6-foot-4, 320 pound interior offensive lineman prospect is from North Cobb High School in Kennesaw, Georgia.

There are not recruiting rankings currently for Anderson from 247Sports, On3 or ESPN. However, Rivals ranks him as a four-star prospect.

Anderson has received 18 scholarship offers, including five in the Southeastern Conference (Tennessee, Georgia, Vanderbilt, Alabama and LSU).

Tennessee offered a scholarship to Anderson on April 25.

Alabama lands in top 7 for 2026 IOL recruit Brandon Anderson

Alabama moved one step closer to landing 2026 interior offensive lineman Brandon Anderson.

The Alabama Crimson Tide coaching staff has already begun to recruit for the 2026 recruiting class. One prospect that the Crimson Tide are an early finalist for is interior offensive lineman Brandon Anderson. On Friday, Anderson listed Alabama in his top seven. The other six finalists were Georgia Bulldogs, Georgia Tech, LSU Tigers, North Carolina State, Tennessee Volunteers, and UCF.

Anderson landed an offer from Alabama on May 6. The product of North Cobb High School is listed at 6-foot-4 and 320 pounds. Given his size, Anderson could play both offensive guard or offensive tackle at the collegiate level.

Thus far, Alabama has two commits in the 2026 recruiting class. Four-star cornerback Dorian Barney and four-star safety Jamarriom Gordon are the lone commits in the class. Could Anderson be the next prospect to join the class?

Roll Tide Wire will continue to provide the latest following the Alabama football program and its efforts on the recruiting trail.