Georgia OL Prospect Impressed by Tennessee Visit

2028 four-star Kweli Fielder calls Vols' facilities and coaching staff 'amazing'

Apr. 1, 2026 at 1:21am

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2028 four-star offensive lineman Kweli Fielder from Carrollton, Georgia recently took his first visit to the University of Tennessee and came away impressed with the Volunteers' football program. Fielder praised the intensity of Tennessee's practices, the teaching style of offensive line coach Glen Elarbee, and the overall facilities in Knoxville.

Why it matters

Tennessee has made the offensive line a priority in recruiting the 2028 class, and landing a commitment from the highly-touted Fielder would be a major boost. The Vols are looking to continue building their offensive line depth and talent after a successful 2022 season.

The details

During his visit, Fielder was able to observe a Tennessee practice and came away impressed with the competitiveness and 'brotherly love' he witnessed among the players. He singled out offensive line coach Glen Elarbee's teaching style, saying Elarbee 'doesn't yell' but instead focuses on instructing the players the right way.

  • Fielder made his first visit to Tennessee in April 2026.

The players

Kweli Fielder

A 2028 four-star offensive lineman from Carrollton High School in Georgia.

Glen Elarbee

The offensive line coach for the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

Josh Heupel

The head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

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What they’re saying

“I just love the place. Coach (Glen) Elarbee, Coach (Josh Heupel) Heup, they showed me what it means to be a Vol. It's just an amazing place. Like the in-door facility, everything is connected, it is so amazing. It surprises me.”

— Kweli Fielder, 2028 four-star offensive lineman

“He don't yell. He's more about teaching you, he doesn't baby you, but he tells you the right things. That's a good coach, right there.”

— Kweli Fielder, 2028 four-star offensive lineman

What’s next

Fielder plans to return to Tennessee during the 2026 season and may also make a summer visit to Knoxville. The Volunteers have made Fielder a priority recruit in the 2028 class.

The takeaway

Tennessee's impressive facilities and coaching staff have made a strong early impression on one of the top offensive line prospects in the 2028 recruiting class. Landing a commitment from Kweli Fielder would be a major recruiting win for the Volunteers as they look to continue building depth and talent along the offensive line.