Tennessee picked up its first football commitment since December’s early signing period this weekend, receiving a nonbinding pledge from defensive lineman Jayson Jenkins of Trenton, New Jersey.
The 6-foot-6, 260-pounder is a three-star prospect according to 247Sports.com, which lists him as the nation’s No. 147 defensive lineman and No. 1,190 prospect overall. Jenkins received a visit last week from Tennessee coach Josh Heupel and defensive line coach Rodney Garner, and he visited Knoxville before committing.
Tennessee collected 20 signees in December, including 13 who have enrolled for the spring semester.
The Volunteers currently have the No. 14 class nationally for the 2022 recruiting cycle, with Texas A&M, Alabama and Georgia possessing the top three.
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