Tennessee Football in Top Eight Schools for Blue Chip Offensive Tackle from Texas

Four-star tackle Brian Swanson named the Vols inside his top eight, alongside several other top programs.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:28pm

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Tennessee football has positioned itself in a good spot to land another elite recruit on the offensive line. Four-star tackle Brian Swanson named the Vols inside his top eight, alongside Texas, LSU, Ohio State, SMU, Oklahoma, Texas A&M and Arizona State, according to Rivals. Swanson is considered the No. 122 player in the class, the No. 17 offensive tackle and No. 16 player out of the state of Texas.

Why it matters

Landing top offensive line talent is crucial for Tennessee as they look to continue building a strong program under head coach Josh Heupel. Swanson is a highly-touted prospect who would provide immediate impact on the Vols' offensive front.

The details

Standing at 6-foot-5.5 and 315 pounds, Swanson is from Dallas, Texas and plays for South Oak Cliff. 247Sports recruiting analyst Gabe Brooks praised Swanson's size, athleticism and physicality, noting he has the potential to be a "high-major multi-year starter" in college.

  • Swanson named Tennessee as one of his top eight schools on March 20, 2026.
  • 247Sports evaluated Swanson on March 17, 2026.

The players

Brian Swanson

A four-star offensive tackle from Dallas, Texas who is ranked as the No. 122 player in the 2027 recruiting class and the No. 17 offensive tackle nationally.

Josh Heupel

The head football coach at the University of Tennessee, leading the Volunteers' efforts to recruit top talent like Swanson.

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What they’re saying

“Big-framed offensive lineman with experience at tackle and guard who could potentially play either in college. Above average functional athlete who, in pads, outperforms testing numbers. Strong hands that send smaller targets flying even on limited contact. Looks to finish as a drive blocker and can flash some nastiness.”

— Gabe Brooks, 247Sports Recruiting Analyst

What’s next

Tennessee will look to host Swanson for an official visit in the coming months as they aim to secure his commitment to the Volunteers' 2027 recruiting class.

The takeaway

Tennessee's pursuit of Swanson highlights their focus on rebuilding the offensive line through elite recruits, a key priority for the Vols as they look to return to national prominence under Coach Heupel.