Early signing period: Braylon Staley signs with Tennessee football

Early signing period: Braylon Staley 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).

Braylon Staley signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

Braylon Staley’s recruiting bio:

  • Position: Wide receiver
  • Height: 6-foot
  • Weight: 180 pounds
  • School: Strom Thurmond High School (Johnston, South Carolina)

READ: Tennessee football early signing period tracker for 2024 class

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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.

Updated 2024 football recruiting rankings for Vols’ commits, targets

A look at updated 2024 recruiting rankings for Tennessee football commits and targets.

On3 released updated On300 rankings for top 300 prospects in the class of 2024 on Monday.

Tennessee has eight 2024 commitments ranked among top 300 prospects: Cornerback Kaleb Beasley, wide receiver Braylon Staley, tight end Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, running back Peyton Lewis, offensive lineman Max Anderson, safety Marcus Goree and defensive lineman Jeremias Heard.

The Vols have 16 2024 commits, including four-star offensive lineman William Satterwhite. Satterwhite was the first commitment in July for the Vols.

Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 13 nationally and No. 6 in the Southeastern Conference after updated On3 rankings.

Vols Wire looks at updated 2024 rankings for top 300 Tennessee commits and remaining targets.

Updated look at Tennessee’s 2024 football recruiting class entering July

An updated look at Tennessee’s 2024 football recruiting class entering July.

Third-year Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and his staff continue to build momentum on the recruiting trail.

Tennessee landed four 2024 commitments in June.

Four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley, four-star athlete Boo Carter, four-star linebacker Jordan Burns and four-star offensive lineman Max Anderson all announced their commitment to the Vols in June.

Tennessee enters July with 15 commitments in the class of 2024. The Vols’ class ranks No. 10 nationally and No. 4 in the Southeastern Conference.

2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Vols’ Braylon Staley commitment

Twitter reaction following Braylon Staley’s commitment to Tennessee

Vols Wire looks at Tennessee’s updated 2024 football recruiting class entering July and is listed below.

Twitter reaction following Braylon Staley’s commitment to Tennessee

Twitter reaction following Braylon Staley’s commitment to Tennessee football.

2024 wide receiver Braylon Staley committed to Tennessee on Friday.

He committed to the Vols over Clemson, Miami and North Carolina.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver is from Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.

Staley 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 in Tennessee’s 2024 recruiting class.

Social media buzz following Staley’s commitment is listed below.

2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Vols’ Braylon Staley commitment

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Braylon Staley commits to Tennessee.

Four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver is from Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.

Staley is the fourth commitment in June for the Vols. He joins four-star athlete Boo Carter, four-star linebacker Jordan Burns and four-star offensive lineman Max Anderson.

The Vols have 15 commitments in the 2024 class. Staley 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.

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

No. 1 South Carolina wide receiver commits to Tennessee

No. 1 2024 South Carolina wide receiver commits to Tennessee football.

Four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday.

Staley committed to the Vols over Clemson, Miami and North Carolina.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver is from Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.

Staley is the No. 152 overall prospect and No. 27 wide receiver in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 1 wide receiver and No. 3 player in South Carolina, according to On3 industry rankings.

Staley earned first-team All-Region honors in 2022, recording 838 receiving yards and eight touchdowns.

Following Staley’s commitment, Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 10 nationally and No. 4 in the Southeastern Conference.

Staley is the fourth commitment in June for the Vols. He joins four-star athlete Boo Carter, four-star linebacker Jordan Burns and four-star offensive lineman Max Anderson.

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South Carolina wide receiver includes Vols in top four ahead of commitment

2024 South Carolina wide receiver includes Tennessee in top four ahead of commitment.

Four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley will announce his commitment on Friday at 4 p.m. EDT.

Tennessee, Clemson, Miami and North Carolina are Staley’s four finalists.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound wide receiver is from Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.

Staley is the No. 152 overall prospect and No. 27 wide receiver in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 1 wide receiver and No. 3 player in South Carolina, according to On3 industry rankings.

Staley recorded 838 receiving yards and eight touchdowns as a junior in 2022. He earned first-team 4A All-Region honors and won the South Carolina 4A triple jump as a sophomore (46’10.5).

Staley officially visited Tennessee on June 16.

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Twitter reaction from top football recruits visiting Tennessee

Twitter reaction from top football recruits visiting Tennessee.

Tennessee hosted top 2024 prospects for official visits during the second to last weekend in June.

Four-star athlete Boo Carter committed to the Vols on Saturday. Carter is the 12th 2024 commitment for Tennessee.

Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 14 nationally and sixth in the Southeastern Conference.

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Vols’ Boo Carter commitment

Five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri, four-star defensive lineman Kamarion Franklin and four-star cornerback Cai Bates headlined Tennessee’s visitor list.

The Vols are listed as a leader for multiple top 2024 prospects, according to On3s recruiting prediction machine.

Below is social media buzz from recruits following their visits to Tennessee.

2024 football recruits schedule June visits to Tennessee

A look at 2024 football recruits who scheduled visits to Tennessee this week.

Tennessee is scheduled to host multiple top 2024 prospects for official visits this week.

The Vols have 11 commitments in the class of 2024. Tennessee’s class ranks No. 13 nationally and sixth in the Southeastern Conference.

Updated 2024 SEC recruiting rankings after JJ Harrell decommits from Vols

Four-star wide receiver JJ Harrell decommitted from Tennessee on June 5. The Vols are listed as a leader for multiple top prospects in the class of 2024, according to On3s recruiting prediction machine.

Five-star defensive lineman Williams Nwaneri and four-star defensive lineman Kamarion Franklin headline Tennessee’s visitor list.

Below are 2024 recruits scheduled to visit the University of Tennessee this week.