The Tennessee Volunteers currently have the nation’s No. 6 recruiting class in the 2025 cycle, but are also looking to lay the groundwork for their first major 2026 pledge.
Under head coach Josh Heupel, the Vols have landed several major commitments.
But the staff has had arguably its most success at the quarterback position, securing the commitments of Warren (California) five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the class of 2023 and Brentwood Academy (Tennessee) elite four-star quarterback George MacIntyre in 2025.
Heupel and his staff could soon add to that duo with a third massive commitment at the quarterback position.
But the staff has had arguably its most success at the quarterback position, securing the commitments of Warren (California) five-star quarterback Nico Iamaleava in the class of 2023 and Brentwood Academy (Tennessee
) elite four-star quarterback George MacIntyre in 2025.
Heupel and his staff could soon add to that duo with a third massive commitment at the quarterback position.
Prediction: Faizon Brandon to Tennessee Volunteers
247Sports projects the bluechip signal-caller as a potential program-altering talent:
“Ascending signal caller that possesses a rare blend of pocket-passer size and dual-threat athleticism to go along with a high-powered arm. Had as good of a sophomore season as any of the 2026 quarterbacks, ranking first in a number of key statistical categories (completion percentage, yards per attempt and turnover rate). Rhythmic as a passer, getting the ball out fast and to his playmakers. Likes to stay on schedule with his clean footwork and shows poise in the face of pressure. Accurate to the numbers, and has found plenty of success attacking the intermediate level, but deep ball placement can be a bit uneven. Effective on designed runs with his acceleration and his natural twitch in both the upper and lower halves is ideal for run-pass options. Certainly benefited from throwing to a pair of Power Four wide receivers in his first year as a starter, but game tape shows a potential game-breaker at the next level that’s just starting to scratch the surface of what he could be, especially when you factor that he’s younger for the grade.”
If, in fact, Brandon does choose Tennessee he will immediately joins the ranks of the top commitments in program history, alongside East (Kansas) five-star running back Bryce Brown (2009),Creekside (Georgia) five-star safety Eric Berry (2007), Warren (California) quarterback Nico Iamaleava (2023) and Clayton Valley (California) five-star defensive tackle Kahlil McKenzie (2015).
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