Kevin Hart's Son Signs With Tennessee Track & Field

Hendrix Hart, son of comedian and actor Kevin Hart, commits to the Vols' elite track and field program.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 6:54pm

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Hendrix Hart, the son of famous comedian and actor Kevin Hart, has signed with the University of Tennessee's track and field program. Hendrix is an accomplished sprinter in his own right, with personal bests of 10.68 seconds in the 100m and 21.35 seconds in the 200m. He was the Great Southwest Indoor Classic Champion in the 200m and a silver medalist in the 100m and 200m at the 2025 CIF SS Division Finals.

Why it matters

The addition of Hendrix Hart to Tennessee's track and field roster brings star power and elite talent to one of the top programs in the country. The Vols' men's and women's teams are both highly ranked nationally, and Hendrix's commitment further solidifies Tennessee's status as a destination for top track and field recruits.

The details

Hendrix Hart, the son of comedian and actor Kevin Hart, signed with the University of Tennessee's track and field program on Thursday. Hendrix is an accomplished sprinter, having logged personal bests of 10.68 seconds in the 100m and 21.35 seconds in the 200m. He was the Great Southwest Indoor Classic Champion in the 200m and a silver medalist in the 100m and 200m at the 2025 CIF SS Division Finals.

  • Hendrix Hart signed with Tennessee Track & Field on Thursday, March 14, 2026.
  • The Hart family visited Knoxville to check out UT in September.

The players

Hendrix Hart

The son of comedian and actor Kevin Hart, Hendrix is an elite sprinter who has signed with the University of Tennessee's track and field program.

Kevin Hart

A world-famous comedian and actor from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, who is the father of Hendrix Hart.

Tennessee Track & Field

One of the best track and field programs in the country, with the men's team ranked No. 1 and the women's team ranked No. 8 nationally.

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What they’re saying

“Proud of you son…. The sky is the limit!!!!! Continue to raise your personal bar…. I can't wait to see what you do next!!!! We all love you champ …..”

— Kevin Hart

“Early morning activity…. 'Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't work HARD' …. Happy Saturday….”

— Kevin Hart

The takeaway

Hendrix Hart's commitment to Tennessee's elite track and field program continues the trend of top-tier athletes choosing the Vols, further solidifying the university's status as a destination for elite talent in the sport.