The perfect early Christmas present for Josh Heupel would be to secure a few more commitments in the 2027 class. He has been working his tail off to get into some exclusive recruitments.
Tennessee has been red hot on the recruiting trail, especially when it comes to getting ahead on 2027 targets. The Vols are the leader for an elite edge rusher and are working to flip a 4-star quarterback away from Illinois.
The encouraging part is that the fun doesn't end there. Some major 2027 news just dropped. Hayes Fawcett of Rivals has reported that 2027 cornerback Hayden Stepp has narrowed down to his top five teams, and the Tennessee Vols have made the cut.