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2025 in-state offensive lineman commits to Tennessee football

2025 in-state offensive lineman Nic Moore commits to the Vols.

Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel and the Vols’ coaching staff received a commitment for its 2025 recruiting class.

Offensive lineman Nic Moore announced his commitment on Thursday.

“First, I would like to thank God for making this all possible because through him I am blessed to have this opportunity,” Moore said. “I would also like to thank all the coaches and teams for taking the time to host my family and I through this recruiting process. I have learned a tremendous amount and truly appreciate all that has been done for me and my family.

“With that being said, I would like to announce my commitment to the University of Tennessee!”

The 6-foot-2.5, 300-pound offensive lineman is from Jefferson County High School in Dandridge, Tennessee. Former Vol Spencer Riley serves as head coach at Jefferson County.

Tennessee has 12 commitments in its 2025 recruiting class: Quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, tight end Jack Vandorselaer, cornerback Dylan Lewis, running back Justin Baker, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, cornerback Tyler Redmond, safety Sidney Walton, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro, edge Jayden Loftin and Moore.

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Spencer Riley earns Coach of the Year honors

Former Vol Spencer Riley earns Coach of the Year honors.

Former Vol Spencer Riley earned Tennessee Region 1-6A Coach of the Year honors.

Riley guided Jefferson County High School (Dandridge, Tennessee), to a region championship in 2023. The Patriots went 10-2 (5-0 Region 1-6A) and were eliminated in the second round of the TSSAA Class 6A playoffs.

Jefferson County won nine consecutive games during the 2023 season.

Riley is a 1996 Jefferson County graduate and played for the Vols from 1996-99. He was a four-year letterman at Tennessee and started at guard during his first two seasons before moving to center as a junior.

Riley played under head coach Phillip Fulmer and was a member of the Vols’ 1998 national championship team.

He was named the Patriots’ head coach in 2016 and is 38-47 during his tenure, making four playoff appearances, including three consecutive.

Former Vol Spencer Riley reversing fortunes at Jefferson County

Former Vol Spencer Riley is reversing fortunes at Jefferson County High School.

Former Vol Spencer Riley has reversed fortunes for Jefferson County High School (Dandridge, Tennessee).

The Patriots (6-3, 2-2 in Region 1-6A) have clinched its second consecutive winning season after a 6-5 record in 2021.

Jefferson County could earn a first-round home game in the TSSAA Class 6A playoffs with a victory against West Ridge (Blountville, Tennessee) Friday.

Riley is a 1996 Jefferson County graduate and played for the Vols from 1996-99. He was a four-year letterman at Tennessee and started at guard during his first two seasons before moving to center as a junior.

Riley played under head coach Phillip Fulmer and was a member of the Vols’ 1998 national championship team.

He was named the Patriots’ head coach in 2016 and is 27-44 during his tenure.

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VFL Spencer Riley, Jefferson County fall in season opener

VFL Spencer Riley, Jefferson County fall in season opener.

SEVIERVILLE — Jefferson County High School started the season on a losing note Friday night. The Patriots came up on the short end of a 35-26 decision.

Jefferson County is coached by former University of Tennessee offensive lineman Spencer Riley.

Riley, who lettered for the Big Orange for four seasons between 1996-99, was a member of the Volunteers’ BCS national championship team in 1998.

Riley played guard for Tennessee as a freshman and sophomore. He moved to center later in his career.

After playing for the Vols, Riley went in to coaching. He was a high school assistant at Karns in Knoxville and at Douglas County in Georgia.

He went on to be an assistant at Tusculum University in Greeneville and at West Georgia.

After one year at West Georgia, Riley answered the call to come home to Dandridge and Jefferson County High School.

A former All-American during his high school days with the Patriots, Riley replaced Kenny Cobble, who is now an assistant at Maryville High School.

Things have been tough in Riley’s five seasons. He entered the 2020 campaign with an overall record of 15-26.

The Patriots last made the Class 6A Playoffs in 2016, Riley’s first season, when they finished 3-8.

JCHS was 3-7 last season. The Patriots were 4-6 in 2018 and 5-5 in 2017.

The play in Region 1-6A, perhaps the toughest league in Tennessee, is against the likes of Farragut, Bearden, Hardin Valley Academy, Science Hill, Kingsport Dobyns-Bennett and Morristown West.