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Carson Gentle recaps first practice at Tennessee

Freshman defensive lineman Carson Gentle recaps first practice at Tennessee.

Tennessee will open its 2024 football season on Aug. 31 versus Chattanooga. The Vols kicked off fall training camp on Wednesday with 31 days until facing the Moccasins.

Freshman defensive lineman Carson Gentle took part in his first practice with the Vols on Wednesday. He enrolled at Tennessee during the summer.

Gentle met with media and discussed his impressions of Tennessee’s first practice.

“It was very awesome,” he said. “It was a long time coming. I have been committed for a long time, so excited to get up here this summer. I have definitely been prepared for it. You know the offense is really fast-paced. I realized that today, but it was a great time.”

READ: Tennessee’s projected 2024 defensive starting lineup

Early signing period: Carson Gentle 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).

Carson Gentle signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

Carson Gentle’s recruiting bio:

Position: Defensive line
Height: 6-foot-3
Weight: 245 pounds
School: McCallie School (Chattanooga, Tennessee)

READ: Tennessee football early signing period tracker for 2024 class

READ: Tennessee football NCAA transfer portal tracker

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.

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

Carson Gentle commits to Tennessee

Carson Gentle commits to Tennessee.

2024 defensive line prospect Carson Gentle announced his commitment to Tennessee.

The 6-foot-3, 241-pound Gentle is from McCallie School in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

He has scholarship offers from the Vols, Harvard, Indiana, Kentucky, Ole Miss, Stanford and Virginia Tech.

Tennessee offered a scholarship to Gentle on June 7, 2021.

Gentle is the Vols’ second commitment for its 2024 recruiting class. 2024 edge rusher Jonathan Echols committed to Tennessee on July 4.

Tennessee has 19 commitments for its 2023 football recruiting class: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr, tight end Ethan Davis, offensive lineman Ayden Bussell, defensive lineman Trevor Duncan, safety Jack Luttrell, edge rusher Nathan Robinson, wide receiver Nate Spillman, edge rusher Caleb Herring, safety Sylvester Smith, linebacker Will Stallings Jr., safety John Slaughter, linebacker Jeremiah Telander, defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby, cornerback Cristian Conyer, wide receiver Cameron Seldon, offensive lineman Shamurad Umarov, edge rusher Chandavian Bradley, linebacker Jalen Smith and wide receiver Nathan Leacock.

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