The last few weeks Josh Heupel and his coaching staff have been on a tear on the recruiting trail.<\/p>\n
On Saturday the Volunteers landed their biggest win of the 2025 cycle.<\/p>\n
Charlotte (N.C.) Providence Day School five-star offensive David Sanders has announced his commitment to the Volunteers. He chose Tennessee over Georgia, Nebraska and Ohio State.<\/p>\n
The 6-foot-6, 290-pounder is ranked as the nation’s No. 2 overall prospect, the No. 1 offensive tackle and No. 1 player out of North Carolina according to the 247Sports Composite Ranking.<\/p>\n
Sanders has taken his time when it comes to making his decision taking official visits to South Carolina (4\/19), Nebraska (5\/10), Clemson (5\/31), Georgia (6\/7), Tennessee (6\/14) and Ohio State (6\/21) over the last few months.<\/p>\n
Sanders’ decision seemingly came down to Nebraska and Tennessee. He took trips to both schools late in July with the trip to Knoxville ultimately winning out for him.<\/p>\n
Josh Heupel’s made it an emphasis on landing the top players out of Tennessee. However, North Carolina’s could quickly become a recruiting hotbed for the Vols.<\/p>\n
Sanders is the second elite recruit to commit to Tennessee over the last few weeks out of the Tar Heel State.<\/p>\n
Faizon Brandon, a five-star quarterback out of Greensboro, became Tennessee’s first 2026 pledge on August 3. Brandon is ranked as the top overall prospect in the 2026 class.<\/p>\n
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