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Thursday afternoon updates: Visit list vs. Alabama (+65 names already)

Hey everyone,

This week’s visit list is going to be stacked, as expected.

Some visitors that I confirmed will be at the game vs. Alabama are:

- 2023 five-star Carnell Tate (confirmed by Rivals Clint Cosgrove)
- 2023 commit five-star Nico Iamaleava (source)
- 2023 commit Ethan Davis, four-star TE (text).
- 2023 WR Brendan Jenkins, Mill Creek Ga. Unrated. (Twitter).
- 2023 commit John Slaughter (Twitter)
- 2023 commit Nate Spillman (source)
- 2023 four-star Daevin Hobbs (confirmed his plans over text)
- 2023 commit Chandavian Bradley - four-star (twitter)
- 2023 commit John Slaughter (twitter)
- 2023 three-star OL commit Ayden Bussell (text)
- 2023 four-star LB commit Jalen Smith (phone call)
- 2023 commit Caleb Herring (247sports)
- 2023 commit Jeremiah Telander (247sports)
- 2023 commit Cameron Seldon (247sports)
- 2023 commit Sylvester Smith (247sports)
- 2023 Tomarrion Parker - four star DL from AL. Massive target and Clemson lean (for now).
- 2023 Sam M'Pemba - five-star, IMG Academy (twitter)
- 2023 Vysen Lang - four-star. He will announce his commitment on November 8. He was an official visitor to the Florida game. (source)
- 2023 Tyler Scott - CB from Georgia. He was committed to Arkansas State, but he recently re-opened his recruitment, and Tennessee extended an offer. (source)
- 2023 commit Rickey Gibson told me that he "should be there" for Saturday's game.
- 2023 commit Cristian Conyer (text)
- 2023 commit Max Gilbert (source)
- 2023 commit Tyree Weathersby (twitter)
- 2023 four-star Keldric Faulk, FSU DE commit was supposed to come to UT on an official visit but has since pulled back. He will not be coming anymore.
- 2023 Kentucky commit Khalifa Keith- three-star (source)
- JuCo recruit Derick Hunter Jr. (Hinds CC). He's a 2023 DL and is being recruited by Rodney Garner. (twitter)

- 2024 four-star ATH Boo Carter (per his dad)
- 2024 JoJo Stone. Four-star LSU commit… This one fascinates me, especially after what he saw last week.
- 2024 four-star Edwin Spillman (source)
- 2024 Debron Gatling- three-star WR from GA. (Source)
- 2024 Jaylen Thompson: in-state four-star DB. (Source)
- 2024 Donovan Harbour - four-star OT
- 2024 I’Marion Stewart - four-star (source)
- 2024 Amari Jefferson - from Chattanooga, TN. UT baseball commit but has five football offers, including UT (Twitter)
- 2024 Jacob Oden ATH (Twitter)
- 2024 Jake Merklinger - QB from Ga. (247sports)
- 2024 Omillio Agard - four-star DB (247sports)
- 2024 Jonathan Paylor - four-star from NC. (247sports)
- 2024 Ashton Woods, three-star LB target from Ga. (per his dad)
- 2024 Nasir Smith - three-star DL from GA (source)
- 2024 Kaleb Beasley four-star CB - Lipscomb Academy (per source)
- 2024 basketball prospect Cam Scott will be visiting (twitter)
- 2024 commit Jonathan Echols (twitter)
- 2024 Micah Welch - four star RB from GA. (Text)
- 2024 Jadyn Davis - five-star QB. (Steve. Wiltfong, 247Sports)
- 2024 Marcus Goree, Jr. - three-star ATH. (source)
- 2024 Mekhai White- three-star WR from VA. (Twitter)
- 2024 Malik Blocton - three-star DL (247sports)
- 2024 Jalyn Crawford - four-star (source)
- 2024 commit Carson Gentle told me he will NOT be in attendance- but only because he "promised my parents I would take the PSAT for National Merit Finalist eligibility." (text)
- 2024 Jayden Lewis - four-star (Sean Williams, Rivals)
- 2024 Jordan Ross - 6'5 DE from Alabama (Sean Williams, Rivals)

- 2025 Cameron Sparks - in-state four-star ATH (text)
- 2025 Zion Grady - EDGE. (twitter)
- 2025 Gideon Davidson, WR/DB from Liberty Christian Academy in VA (Twitter)
- 2025 George MacIntyre - four-star QB, Brentwood Academy (per source)
- 2025 Elyiss Williams - four-star from Georgia (twitter). He's a 6'8, 215 lb defensive end.
- 2025 Jaylen Bell - four-star from Ga.
- 2025 Antwann Hill Jr. - four-star QB from Ga. (Text).
- 2025 Anquon Fegans - four-star safety from AL. (Twitter)
- 2025 Emaree Winston - four-star TE (text)
- 2025 Jared Smith - five-star EDGE from AL (Twitter)
- 2025 Julius Lane Jr. - AL. (Twitter)
- 2025 Tavien St. Clair - QB from Ohio. (Twitter)
- 2025 Martels Carter - Chattanooga, TN. DB. (Source)
- 2025 Alvin Henderson - four-star prospect (Sean Williams, Rivals)
- 2025 Andre Lovett - from Chicago, IL. (Twitter)
- 2025 Juan Gaston - OL from Ga.
- 2025 Greyshaun Swain

- 2026 Tyler Atkinson - EDGE from GA. Already has a UT offer.
- 2026 Brodie McWhorter - 2026 QB made an advance announcement that he will be attending the game against Kentucky. I know it’s not relevant to this week, but it’s a note for future visit lists. (Twitter)


I will be keeping a running thread of visitors here as we confirm names throughout the week.

Thanks

Homecoming Tix Needed for UT Martin for AMACHI

Amachi Knoxville Tailgate For The Kids Date Is Set For Oct 22nd for Homecoming vs UT Martin. Amachi Knoxville is a wonderful organization that mentors the children of the incarcerated. What a mission these wonderful folks have!

Please consider donating your UT Martin tickets for this outstanding event by emailing them to mentoringinitiatives@gmail.com. They are hosting the kids and volunteer mentors at a tailgate before the game and your donated tickets will ensure a great memory is made (many of these kids will be attending their FIRST UT game!).

NOTE: I’m not affiliated with AMACHI but learned about it from Tony Basilio and just want to bring awareness to this awesome cause. If you'd like to learn more about mentoring a youngster of an incarcerated parent please visit their website at https://amachi.klf.org/. Please feel free drop a comment to let others know (and encourage others) to support AMACHI.

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Fact or Fiction - Mazeo Bennett edition (four-star WR - Greenville, SC.)

Hey everyone!
I contributed to Adam Friedman’s edition of fact or fiction this week and wanted to share some thoughts with you.

Friedman asked me- Fact or Fiction: Tennessee has the upper hand heading into Mazeo Bennett’s commitment.

My response:
“FACT: Mazeo Bennett has been trending towards Tennessee for a few weeks now. The Vols passing attack intrigues Bennett, who recently called the Tennessee offense “electric” and “something that a wide receiver dreams of.” The four star has a very strong relationship both on and off the field with Tennessee receivers coach Kelsey Pope and was blown away by the environment at Neyland Stadium during his visit to Knoxville for the game against Florida.

Tennessee is an up-and-coming SEC team that’s fueled by a strong passing offense. Bennett’s versatility and ability to play as both an inside and outside receiver fits the Vols scheme well. He would be a dangerous young athlete to place around Nico Iamaleava at UT. The combination of these factors gives the Vols a strong upper hand in Bennett’s recruitment.”

The Bennett to UT FutureCast projections today have only helped the case that the Vols have a strong upper hand for the four-star.

What do you think?
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