Four-star cornerback Bryson Hazley announced Thursday that Tennessee football offered him a scholarship, as the Vols are already building toward their 2028 signing class.
Meet the Man: Bryson Hazley’s Profile
This isn’t some walk-on, folks. Hazley is a serious talent, a 6-foot-3, 190-pound prospect out of East Laurens High School in East Dublin, Georgia. 247Sports has him ranked as the No. 22 cornerback in the entire 2028 class and, get this, the No. 22 player overall in Georgia. That’s big-time talent right there.
He’s been on radars for a while, too. James Madison was the first to offer him way back on May 14, 2025. Since then, the offers have poured in, with some serious contenders joining the chase: Georgia State, Georgia, South Carolina, Georgia Southern, Georgia Tech, Virginia Tech, Liberty, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina State and Wake Forest have all thrown their hats in the ring. The Vols are definitely jumping into a crowded, high-stakes recruitment here.
Building for Tomorrow: Tennessee’s Recruiting Haul
So what does Hazley’s offer mean for the Vols’ future? Right now, quarterback Kaden Craft is the only other commitment in Tennessee’s 2028 class. Adding a four-star corner like Hazley early would be massive for setting the tone.
But let’s not forget about the 2027 class, which is absolutely stacked already. Tennessee has 19 commitments locked down for 2027. We’re talking linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle Princeton Uwaifo, quarterback Derrick Baker, athlete Jaden Butler, wide receiver KeSean Bowman, defensive back Carter Jamison, defensive back Brandon Leavell, tight end Malik Howard, defensive lineman Christian Mays, cornerback Dylan Haley, linebacker Kenneth Simon II, kicker Ford Fehling, long snapper Sam McKeown, offensive tackle Q’Mari Hudson, athlete Dayon Cooper, safety Marcus Jones, offensive tackle Niko Kampas, running back David Gabriel Georges and running back Asa Barnes. That’s a serious pipeline of talent getting ready to roll into Knoxville.
This offer to Hazley shows Tennessee isn’t messing around, even years out. The focus is clearly on locking down top talent early to build dominant classes. Keep an eye on Hazley’s decision, and all the other prospects the Vols are chasing, as they continue to shape their future rosters.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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