Tennessee Football Lands Late 2026 Commitment of In-State, Three-Star Wide Receiver

Brayden Carroll, a three-star wide receiver from Cleveland, Tennessee, has committed to play for the Volunteers.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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Tennessee football's 2026 recruiting class has continued to add more pieces, including an in-state, three-star wide receiver named Brayden Carroll. Carroll, who plays for Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee, announced his commitment to the Volunteers on Saturday via Instagram. He held offers from several other schools, including Army, Navy, and Cincinnati, before choosing Tennessee.

Why it matters

Tennessee's 2026 recruiting class is shaping up to be Josh Heupel's best yet as the Volunteers' head coach. The class is currently ranked 4th nationally and 2nd in the SEC, headlined by several five-star prospects. Adding an in-state, three-star wide receiver like Brayden Carroll helps bolster the depth and talent of the class.

The details

Brayden Carroll is considered a three-star prospect by 247Sports, ranked as the No. 2,393 player in the 2026 class, the No. 348 wide receiver, and the No. 78 player in the state of Tennessee. He stands at 6-foot-2 and 190 pounds. Along with his Tennessee offer, Carroll held offers from several other schools, including Army, Navy, EKU, Yale, Appalachian State, Kennesaw State, Cincinnati, MTSU, and Austin Peay.

  • Brayden Carroll announced his commitment to Tennessee on Saturday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Brayden Carroll

A three-star wide receiver from Cleveland, Tennessee, who plays for Bradley Central High School and has committed to play for the Tennessee Volunteers in 2026.

Josh Heupel

The head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team, who has assembled the program's best recruiting class yet in 2026.

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The takeaway

Tennessee's 2026 recruiting class continues to impress, with the addition of in-state three-star wide receiver Brayden Carroll adding depth and talent to the group. The Volunteers' class is currently ranked among the best in the country, a testament to the recruiting efforts of head coach Josh Heupel.