Knoxville wide receiver commits to Vols

2026 wide receiver from Knoxville commits to Tennessee football.

2026 four-star wide receiver prospect Tyreek King committed to Tennessee football on Thursday.

“We staying home,” King announced.

He committed to the Vols over Alabama, LSU, Missouri, Michigan Louisville, Ole Miss and Texas A&M.

The 5-foot-10.5, 168-pound wide receiver prospect is from Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.

King ranks as the No. 183 overall prospect in the class of 2026. He also ranks as the No. 31 wide receiver prospect and No. 6 player in Tennessee, according to 247Sports.

Tennessee has five commitments in its 2026 recruiting class: Quarterback Faizon Brandon, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Brandon Anderson, defensive lineman Tyson Bacon and King.

Knoxville wide receiver includes Vols in top eight schools

2026 wide receiver from Knoxville includes Tennessee in top eight schools.

2026 four-star wide receiver prospect Tyreek King named Tennessee as a top eight school in his recruitment.

King’s top eight schools are Tennessee, Alabama, LSU, Missouri, Michigan Louisville, Ole Miss and Texas A&M, according to Sam Spiegelman of Rivals.

The 5-foot-10.5, 168-pound wide receiver prospect is from Catholic High School in Knoxville, Tennessee.

King ranks as the No. 183 overall prospect in the class of 2026. He also ranks as the No. 31 wide receiver prospect and No. 6 player in Tennessee, according to 247Sports.

King unofficially visited Tennessee for the Kent State game on Sept. 14. The Vols offered him a scholarship on March 23, 2023.

Tennessee has two commitments in its 2026 recruiting class: Quarterback Faizon Brandon and tight end Carson Sneed.

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LSU offers 4-star wide receiver from Knoxville, Tennessee

The Tigers are looking to steal a 2026 wideout from Tennessee’s backyard.

[autotag]Brian Kelly[/autotag] and his recruiting staff traveled to Picayune, Mississippi, to extend a scholarship offer to a 2026 defensive lineman.

[autotag]Tyreek King[/autotag] is a 6-foot, 165-pound, four-star wide receiver from Knoxville where he plays for Knoxville Catholic High School. The Knoxville Catholic is 3-3 this season after a loss to Montgomery Bell Academy last Friday.

King has received no crystal ball projections, but Tennessee is a 51% favorite to land him per On3.

Ratings

Stars National Position State
247 3 44 6
Rivals 4 94 19 3
ESPN 4 166 29 3
On3 3 272 40 9
247 Composite 4 183 31 6

Vitals

Hometown Knoxville, Tennessee
Position WR
Height 6’0
Weight 165
Class 2026

Recruitment

  • Offered on September 27, 2024
  • No visits yet

Offers

Recruitment Projections

  • Tennessee is a 51% favorite per On3.
  • There are no crystal ball projections at this time.

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MSU football offers 2026 Tennessee ATH Tyreek King

Michigan State football has joined a handful of SEC programs in offering Tyreek King of Knoxville, Tenn.

Michigan State football has joined a handful of SEC programs in offering Tyreek King of Knoxville, Tenn.

King announced on Friday that he’s received a scholarship offer from the Spartans. King is currently an unranked athlete from Knoxville in the 2026 class.

King holds offers from 10 schools, according to 247Sports. The notable programs to already offer King are Michigan State, Tennessee, Arkansas, Auburn, Kentucky, Ole Miss, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

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