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Josh Heupel provides update on Vols’ suspended players

Josh Heupel provides update on Kaidon Salter, Martavius French, Isaac Washington and Aaron Willis.

Freshman quarterback Kaidon Salter, an early enrollee, has not practiced with Tennessee this spring.

He is suspended indefinitely.

“Kaidon is part of the group of individuals that are suspended from team activities at this point,” Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel said following the Vols’ first spring practice.

Salter, Martavius French, Isaac Washington and Aaron Willis were involved in an incident at Stokely Hall last month.

They were charged with simple possession and unlawful drug paraphernalia. French, Washington and Willis were named at the time. Salter was not since he was a minor.

Following the Vols’ first spring practice, Heupel mentioned there was not a timetable for the suspended players’ return.

“That’s being handled on campus, and as we receive information, we’ll act accordingly,” Heupel said. “There’s high expectations, high standards to represent Tennessee football.

“At the same time, we’re going to stay true to those kids and support them as they go through this process, and as we gain information, we’ll be able to share that.”

French, Washington and Willis are scheduled to appear in court April 12.

Salter had his charges dropped without prejudice.

Heupel provided an update on the suspended players following Friday’s practice.

“Any of the guys that have had those issues, no final word on any of that yet,” Heupel said following the Vols’ fifth spring practice on Friday. “We’re going to stay with those kids. I told you in the beginning, support those kids through the process. Once we have a final decision on all those guys, we’ll communicate that with you.”

Heupel mentioned he hopes to have a decision on the suspended players before the end of spring practices.

“We hope that that process will be thorough and we’ll be able to work through it and get to the point where we’re able to communicate with you where our university stands,” he said.

Tennessee will conclude spring practices with its annual Chevrolet Orange & White game on April 24 at Neyland Stadium. Kickoff is slated for 4 p.m. EDT.

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Isaac Washington reveals Tennessee jersey number

Freshman defensive lineman Isaac Washington signed with Tennessee during the early signing period.

Freshman defensive lineman Isaac Washington signed with Tennessee during the early signing period on Dec. 18.

He is an early enrollee during the 2021 spring semester.

On Friday, Washington showcased his jersey number for Tennessee on Twitter, wearing No. 95.

The 6-foot-3, 285-pound defensive lineman is from East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.

The Vols will kick off spring practices on March 23.

Tennessee will conclude spring practices with its annual Chevrolet Orange & White Game on April 24 at Neyland Stadium.

Josh Heupel was hired as the Vols’ head coach on Jan. 27. He comes to Tennessee after serving in the same capacity at UCF from 2018-20.

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North Carolina defensive lineman signs with Vols on final day of early signing period

Tennessee Vols’ football recruiting news.

The early signing period concludes Friday.

Tennessee secured another signee during the final day of the early signing period.

3-star defensive lineman Isaac Washington has signed with the Vols. He is from East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, North Carolina.

After decommiting from the Vols in late February, 2021 Washington pledged his commitment to Tennessee again in March.

Washington had interest from programs such as Auburn, Florida, Georgia and Oklahoma.

The early signing period took place Dec. 16-18 for the 2021 recruiting class. National signing day is slated for Feb. 3.

University of Tennessee’s early signing period tracker

University of Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker

University of Tennessee’s 2022 commitment tracker

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Tennessee 2021 commits update recruitment status

Tennessee can count on signing these players in this year’s recruiting cycle.

It has not been an easy week for Jeremy Pruitt and Tennessee on the recruiting trail.

The Vols currently have a five-game losing streak with No. 5 Florida coming to Neyland Stadium Saturday.

Recently two major prospects have decommitted from UT’s 2021 recruiting class. 4-star cornerback Damarius Mcghee and 5-star linebacker Terrence Lewis will both look elsewhere. Lewis did mention that Tennessee is still one of his top schools.

The good news, however, is a few of Tennessee’s top commits reaffirmed their commitment this week.

4-star dual-threat quarterback Kaidon Salter has made it clear he will be signing with the Vols during the early signing period.

4-star linebacker Aaron Willis, 4-star defensive end Dylan Brooks, 3-star offensive lineman Isaac Washington and 4-star defensive tackle KaTron Evans also took to Twitter to show their continued pledge to Tennessee.

 

These players are important for Tennessee to keep in its 2021 recruiting class.

The Vols’ class is now ranked No. 13 in the country and No. 5 in the SEC per 247Sports.

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Isaac Washington recommits to Tennessee

Isaac Washington recommits to Tennessee.

After decommiting from Tennessee in late February, 2021 defensive tackle prospect Isaac Washington has pledged with the Vols again. Washington recommitted during his visit to Tennessee’s campus over the weekend.

Washington’s initial commitment to Tennessee was short-lived, as the prospect stepped away when Tennessee did not retain defensive line coach Tracy Rocker, who departed to join Will Muschamp’s staff at South Carolina.

The hiring of Colorado defensive line coach Jimmy Brumbaugh as Rocker’s replacement clearly had an impact on Washington, as he recommitted less than three weeks later with Brumbaugh as his primary recruiter.

Washington is a 6-foot-3, 268-pound defensive tackle who is a 3-star on the 247Sports Composite, and rated as the No. 37 defensive tackle in the 2021 class.

Washington is coveted by programs such as Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Oklahoma and others.

Isaac Washington decommits from Tennessee

Isaac Washington decommits from Tennessee.

Isaac Washington has decommitted from Tennessee’s 2021 recruiting class.

Washington is a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive tackle from East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, N.C. The 2021 prospect visited Tennessee last season on Oct. 26 and was initially offered by UT on July 30.

Tennessee has made coaching staff changes during the offseason that included adding Jimmy Brumbaugh as defensive line coach, replacing Tracy Rocker who is not at South Carolina.

“With the recent coaching changes I have decided to re-open my recruitment and visit other programs to look into my other offers, and more to come,” Washington said on Twitter.

Below is Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker. The tracker consists of Tennessee’s commitments and de-commitments for the 2021 recruiting class.

Tennessee’s 2021 commitment tracker

Isaac Washington commits to Tennessee

Tennessee 2021 recruiting.

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KNOXVILLE — Tennessee picked up a commitment Saturday for its 2021 football recruiting class.

Isaac Washington announced on his Twitter account that he is committed to the Vols.

“First off i want to thank God for everything he has done for me and everything he will do for me i wanna thank everyone who has taken their time to recruit me but I AM VERY EXCITED TO SAY I AM VERBALLY COMMITTED TO THE UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE.” Isaac Washington on Twitter.

Washington is a 6-foot-4, 265-pound defensive tackle from East Surry High School in Pilot Mountain, N.C. The 2021 prospect visited Tennessee last season on Oct. 26 and was initially offered by UT on July 30.