Top Five 2027 Quarterback Looking to Visit Rocky Top

Tennessee football is targeting top 2027 QB recruit Israel Abrams, who plans to visit Knoxville this spring.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The quarterback position is a top priority for Tennessee football in the 2027 recruiting class. The Volunteers recently landed 3-star QB Derrick Baker, but are now setting their sights on 4-star prospect Israel Abrams, who is ranked as high as the second-best QB in the 2027 class. Abrams plans to visit Knoxville on March 31, although it won't be an official visit, and has also scheduled visits to several other top programs this spring and summer.

Why it matters

Securing top quarterback talent is crucial for Tennessee as they look to continue their success under head coach Josh Heupel. Abrams, who has never lost a game he's started in high school, would be a major addition to the Volunteers' 2027 recruiting class.

The details

Israel Abrams, a 4-star quarterback from Montini Catholic High School in Illinois, is one of the top QB recruits in the 2027 class. He plans to visit Tennessee on March 31, although it won't be an official visit. Abrams has also scheduled visits to Purdue, Auburn, Kentucky, and Florida State this spring and summer. As a junior, Abrams totaled 50 touchdowns, with 40 coming through the air and 10 on the ground. He was named to the 1st team All-state team and was the Illinois MaxPreps Player of the Year, the Rivals Illinois Player of the Year, and the Illinois Prep Redzone Player of the Year.

  • Abrams plans to visit Tennessee on March 31, 2027.
  • Abrams has also scheduled visits to Purdue on May 22, 2027, Auburn on June 5, 2027, Kentucky on June 19, 2027, and Florida State on June 12, 2027.

The players

Israel Abrams

A 4-star quarterback from Montini Catholic High School in Illinois, who is ranked as high as the second-best QB in the 2027 recruiting class.

Josh Heupel

The head coach of the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

Joey Halzle

The offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach for the Tennessee Volunteers football team.

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The takeaway

Securing top quarterback talent is crucial for Tennessee as they look to continue their success under head coach Josh Heupel. The Volunteers have already landed one 2027 QB in Derrick Baker, and are now setting their sights on 4-star prospect Israel Abrams, who would be a major addition to their recruiting class.