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2025 Kentucky quarterback includes Vols in top 10 schools

Tennessee is one of 10 schools for a 4-star Kentucky quarterback.

Four-star quarterback Cutter Boley announced his top 10 schools on Friday: Tennessee, Penn State, Kentucky, Alabama, TCU, Michigan, Miami, Notre Dame, Florida State and Oregon.

The 6-foot-5, 205-pound quarterback is from Lexington Christian Academy in Lexington, Kentucky.

Boley is the No. 40 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He is the No. 3 quarterback and No. 1 player in Kentucky, according to On3’s industry rankings.

As a sophomore in 2022, Boley finished the season with 3,901 passing yards and 36 passing touchdowns. During his 2021 freshman season, he recorded 1,391 passing yards and 17 total touchdowns.

Boley has unofficially visited Tennessee six times during the past two years. He most recently visited on March 21 and attended junior day on Jan. 14.

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No. 12 defensive lineman in Georgia commits to Tennessee

Three-star defensive lineman Jeremias Heard announced his commitment to Tennessee. Heard is the No. 12 defensive lineman in Georgia.

Three-star defensive lineman Jeremias Heard announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday.

The 6-foot-9, 285-pound defensive lineman is from Model High School in Rome, Georgia.

Heard is the No. 986 overall prospect and No. 95 defensive lineman in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 100 player and No. 12 defensive lineman in the state of Georgia, according to the On3 Sports industry rankings.

As a junior in 2022, Heard finished the season with 29 total tackles, eight tackles for a loss, five sacks and two forced fumbles. He has only played football since last July, but has received interest recently from both Alabama and Georgia.

Heard is the tenth commitment for the Vols in the class of 2024 and the fourth in April. Gage Ginther, Jesse Perry and Edrees Farooq announced their commitments earlier this month.

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

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Twitter reaction to Tennessee landing two commitments on Friday

A look at social media buzz after Tennessee football lands two commitments on Friday.

Tennessee landed two football commitments on Friday.

2025 four-star cornerback Shamar Arnoux announced his commitment to Tennessee on Friday. Arnoux is the first commitment in the class of 2025 for the Vols.

Updated 2025 SEC football recruiting rankings

Three-star offensive lineman Jesse Perry announced his commitment to Tennessee shortly after Arnoux’s commitment. Perry is the seventh commitment in the class of 2024 for Tennessee. He is the Vols’ fourth 2024 in-state commitment.

Updated 2024 SEC football recruiting rankings

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Following Friday’s two commitments for Tennessee, Vols Wire looks at social media buzz following Arnoux and Perry announcing their commitments.

4-star WR Rico Scott names his top six schools

Talented class of 2024 wide receiver recruit Rico Scott has named his top six schools including Georgia football

Four-star Georgia Bulldogs recruiting target Rico Scott has named his top six schools. Scott is a member of the class of 2024.

The talented wide receiver plays high school football for Bishop McDevitt High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The standout receiver is rated as the No. 12 recruit in Pennsylvania and the No. 390 prospect nationally. Scott is the No. 55 wide receiver in the junior class.

Who are Scott’s top six schools?

Vols’ commit JJ Harrell schedules official visit to Tennessee

Vols’ commit JJ Harrell schedules official visit to Tennessee.

Four-star wide receiver JJ Harrell has scheduled an official visit to Tennessee on June 23.

Harrell announced his commitment to Tennessee on Feb. 27. He is the fifth 2024 commitment for Tennessee. Harrell’s official visit will be his second after attending Tennessee’s junior day on Jan. 14.

The 6-foot-2, 185-pound wide receiver is from North Panola High School in Sardis, Mississippi.

Harrell is the No. 102 overall recruit in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 19 wide receiver and No. 2 player in the state of Mississippi, according to the On3 Sports industry rankings.

Harrell ended his junior season with 18 receiving touchdowns and earned first-team MHSAA Class-3A All-State honors.

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Tennessee makes top-10 for 4-star wide receiver Braylon Staley

Tennessee is one of 10 teams for 4-star wide receiver Braylon Staley. Staley is a top-10 player in South Carolina.

Four-star wide receiver Braylon Staley announced his top-10 schools on Saturday.

Tennessee, Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Clemson, Miami, North Carolina, Penn State, Georgia Tech and Florida are Staley’s top-10 schools.

The 6-foot-1, 180-pound receiver is from Aiken High School in Aiken, South Carolina.

Staley is the No. 254 overall prospect in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 41 wide receiver and No. 5 player in South Carolina, according to the On3 Sports industry rankings.

As a junior in 2022, Staley finished the regular-season with 838 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns. He earned first-team 4A All-Region honors. He also won the South Carolina 4A triple jump as a sophomore (46-10.5).

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Tennessee makes top-13 for 4-star wide receiver BJ Gibson

Tennessee is one of 13 schools for four-star wide receiver BJ Gibson. Gibson is a top-50 wide receiver in the class of 2024.

Four-star wide receiver BJ Gibson announced his top-13 schools on Friday.

Tennessee, LSU, South Carolina, Georgia Southern, Northwestern, South Florida, Auburn, Florida State, Stanford, Kentucky, Florida, Georgia Tech and Georgia are Gibson’s top-13 schools.

The 6-foot, 170-pound wide receiver is from Wilcox County High School in Rochelle, Georgia.

Gibson is the No. 332 overall prospect in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 50 wide receiver and No. 43 player in the state of Georgia, according to the On3 Sports industry rankings.

He earned first-team All-Region and first-team All-State honors last season. Gibson finished his junior season with 70 receptions, 1,387 receiving yards, 16 receiving touchdowns and averaged 19.8 yards per reception.

Gibson was committed to Tennessee to play baseball, but announced plans to reopen his recruitment on Jan. 23.

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No. 2 quarterback Cutter Boley schedules visit to Tennessee

4-star quarterback Cutter Boley schedules March visit to Tennessee. Boley is the No. 2 quarterback in the class of 2025.

Four-star quarterback Cutter Boley announced intentions to visit Tennessee March 21, according to Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports.

The 6-foot-5, 205-pound quarterback is from Lexington Christian Academy in Hodgenville, Kentucky.

Boley is the No. 21 overall prospect in the class of 2025. He ranks as the No. 2 quarterback and No. 1 player in the state of Kentucky, according to the On3 rankings.

As a sophomore in 2022, Boley finished the season with 3,901 passing yards and 36 passing touchdowns. During his 2021 freshman season, he recorded 1,391 passing yards and 17 total touchdowns.

Boley’s visit will be his second this year to Tennessee. He attended Tennessee’s junior day on Jan. 14.

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4-star defensive lineman Bobby Kanka schedules visit to Tennessee

Four-star defensive lineman Bobby Kanka will take his first visit to Tennessee this spring. Kanka is a top-300 prospect in the class of 2025.

Four-star defensive lineman Bobby Kanka announced he plans to visit Tennessee on March 25, according to Allen Trieu of 247Sports. It will be Kanka’s first visit to Tennessee.

The 6-foot-5, 260-pound defensive lineman is from Howell High School in Howell, Michigan. He is the No. 233 overall prospect in the class of 2025, according to Rivals.

As a sophomore in 2022, Kanka finished the season with 36 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, four sacks, two forced fumbles and three pass breakups. He played in six games due to a mid-season injury.

Kanka earned first-team All-Conference and first-team All-County honors last season. He was a Michigan All-State honorable mention.

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No. 2 cornerback Aaron Scott schedules visit to Tennessee

4-star cornerback Aaron Scott scheduled a visit to Tennessee. Scott is the No. 2 cornerback in the class of 2024.

Four-star cornerback Aaron Scott announced intentions to visit Tennessee on March 25, according to Chad Simmons of On3 Sports.

The 5-foot-11.5, 165-pound cornerback is from Springfield High School in Springfield, Ohio.

Scott is the No. 11 overall prospect in the class of 2024. He ranks as the No. 2 cornerback and No. 1 player in the state of Ohio, according to the On3 Sports industry rankings.

He earned first-team Ohio All-State, first-team All-Region and first-team All-Area honors last season. Scott finished his junior season with five interceptions, seven pass breakups and two defensive touchdowns.

Scott’s upcoming visit will be his second to Tennessee. His first visit to Tennessee was on April 14, 2022.

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