Top 2027 Athlete Commits to Visit Tennessee Football

Caleb Cooper, a 3-star athlete from North Carolina, plans to visit the Volunteers in March.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class currently sits at 18th in the country and 8th in the SEC, with four commits so far. The Volunteers are looking to add more top talent, including 3-star athlete Caleb Cooper from Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina. Cooper recently received an offer from Tennessee and plans to visit the campus on March 17th.

Why it matters

Tennessee is looking to build on its recent recruiting success and continue to attract top talent to its football program. Landing a commitment from a highly-touted 2027 prospect like Caleb Cooper would be a major boost for the Volunteers as they aim to compete for SEC and national championships in the coming years.

The details

Cooper, who stands at 6'1" and 195 lbs, is ranked as the 27th best player in North Carolina and the 39th best athlete in the country. As a junior, he recorded 97 tackles, 6 pass deflections, and 1 interception, helping his team win the state title. In addition to Tennessee, Cooper has also scheduled visits to Kentucky and Virginia Tech.

  • Cooper received a scholarship offer from Tennessee on February 6, 2026.
  • Cooper plans to visit Tennessee's campus on March 17, 2026.
  • Cooper has also scheduled visits to Kentucky on April 10, 2026 and Virginia Tech on June 19, 2026.

The players

Caleb Cooper

A 3-star athlete from Providence Day School in Charlotte, North Carolina, who is ranked as the 27th best player in the state and the 39th best athlete in the country.

David Sanders Jr.

A current offensive lineman for Tennessee and former 5-star recruit who also attended Providence Day School.

Anthony Poindexter

The secondary coach at Tennessee who has been actively recruiting Caleb Cooper.

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What they’re saying

“Tennessee is an all-encompassing program that will build me on and off the field.”

— Caleb Cooper (Sports Illustrated)

“Vols fans better know I come to work and come to win.”

— Caleb Cooper (Sports Illustrated)

What’s next

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The takeaway

Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class is off to a strong start, and landing a commitment from a talented player like Caleb Cooper would be a major boost for the program as it looks to compete at the highest level in the SEC and nationally.