When it was first announced that Tennessee would be pursuing arguably the best player in the Transfer portal, regardless of position, many fans were fired up. If Josh Heupel can land Sam Leavitt, the Vols have a chance to be right in the mix for another College Football Playoff berth.
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Landing Leavitt would also mean another year of development for the young signal-callers on the roster. Tennessee is bringing in a dual-threat star in Faizon Brandon, the number two player in the 2026 class, but he needs time to learn Heupel's offense.