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Vols’ signee Peyton Lewis ‘is electric with the ball in his hands’

Josh Heupel discusses Tennessee running back signee Peyton Lewis being “electric with the ball in his hands.”

Running back Peyton Lewis signed with Tennessee on Wednesday during the early signing period.

The 6-foot, 197-pound Lewis is from Salem High School in Salem, Virginia.

On Wednesday, Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel discussed Lewis after he signed with the Vols.

“A track kid that is electric with the ball in his hands,” Heupel said of Lewis. “This year, you look at his development between the tackles, great vision, great ability, quickness, constantly chewing up ground as he’s working through the line of scrimmage, developed the ability to play with great pad level, smart, tough and competitive. Really excited about him.”

READ: Tennessee football early signing period tracker for 2024 class

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Early signing period: Peyton Lewis signs with Tennessee football

Early signing period: Peyton Lewis 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).

Peyton Lewis signed with the Vols on Wednesday during the early signing period.

Peyton Lewis recruiting bio:

  • Position: Running back
  • Height: 6-foot
  • Weight: 197 pounds
  • School: Salem High School (Salem, Virginia)

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.

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 from football recruits visiting Tennessee ahead of dead period

A look at highlights from football recruits visiting Tennessee ahead of the NCAA dead period.

Tennessee hosted recruiting prospects for official and unofficial visits ahead of the NCAA recruiting dead period.

The NCAA football recruiting dead period is slated for June 26-July 24.

During a dead period, it is considered not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations, on or off the member institution’s campus, or to permit official or unofficial visits by prospective student-athletes to the institution’s campus, per the NCAA.

Five-star wide receiver Mike Matthews, four-star edge prospect Jordan Ross, four-star wide receiver Amari Jefferson and four-star edge prospect Elijah Rushing headlined Tennessee’s visitor list.

Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks No. 11 nationally and fourth in the Southeastern Conference.

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings

Below is social media buzz from recruits visiting Tennessee.

Tennessee football to host official visits before recruiting dead period

Tennessee football to host official visits before the upcoming NCAA recruiting dead period.

The NCAA football recruiting dead period is slated for June 26-July 24.

During a dead period, it is considered not permissible to make in-person recruiting contacts or evaluations, on or off the member institution’s campus, or to permit official or unofficial visits by prospective student-athletes to the institution’s campus, per the NCAA.

The Vols are scheduled to host 2024 prospects for official visits ahead of the upcoming dead period.

The Vols have 14 commitments in the 2024 class: Offensive lineman Max Anderson, 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.

Below are 2024 recruits who scheduled official visits to Tennessee ahead of the upcoming NCAA dead period.

Recruiting Roundup: 4-star RB to Tennessee among latest commitments

Here’s a quick roundup of the latest recruiting news from around the country.

There were no real earth-shattering moves in the recruiting game over the holiday weekend. However, several programs were able to land commitments from highly-rated high school football players. The best of them is Salem (Va.) four-star running back Peyton Lewis, who announced his commitment to Tennessee on Saturday.

Here’s a quick roundup of the latest recruiting news from around the country.

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2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Vols’ Peyton Lewis commitment

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings after Peyton Lewis commits to Tennessee.

2024 four-star running back Peyton Lewis announced his commitment to Tennessee on Saturday.

Lewis committed to the Vols over Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Penn State.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound running back is from Salem High School in Salem, Virginia.

Peyton Lewis is the 12th 2024 commitment for Tennessee. He joins cornerback Kaleb Beasley, defensive lineman Carson Gentle, athlete Marcus Goree Jr., wide receiver JJ Harrell, athlete Jonathan Echols, quarterback Jake Merklinger, offensive tackle Jesse Perry, offensive tackle Gage Ginther and safety Edrees Farooq, defensive lineman Jeremias Heard and edge rusher Kellen Lindstrom.

Following Lewis’ 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.

2024 running back Peyton Lewis commits to Tennessee

No. 1 2024 Virginia running back Peyton Lewis commits to Tennessee.

Four-star running back Peyton Lewis announced his commitment to Tennessee on Saturday.

Lewis committed to the Vols over Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina and Penn State.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound running back is from Salem High School in Salem, Virginia.

Lewis is the No. 197 overall prospect and No. 13 running back in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 1 running back and No. 4 player in Virginia, according to On3s industry rankings.

Lewis earned first-team Class 4A Virginia all-state honors as a running back and kick returner last season. He was also named second-team all-state as a punt returner.

Lewis is Tennessee’s 12th 2024 commitment and the first running back in the recruiting class.

Following Lewis’ commitment, Tennessee’s 2024 class ranks ninth nationally and fifth in the Southeastern Conference.

Lewis has the ability to showcase patience in the backfield while providing speed once finding running lanes.

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