Four-star offensive lineman Landon Ghea left his visit to Tennessee after their Week 5 win over Auburn feeling like a “major priority,” a huge statement from a 2029 prospect who’s already turning heads across the SEC. This isn’t just about a good game experience; it’s about a serious talent making a serious impression, years before he even plays a down in college.
The Neyland Experience That Left a Mark
Ghea was right there in Neyland Stadium when Tennessee (4-1, 1-1 SEC) took down Auburn (3-2, 1-2 SEC) with a solid 24-14 victory. For a recruit, especially one so young, that kind of game-day atmosphere can make all the difference. He wasn’t shy about it either, announcing his visit was “first class from the start…to the end.” When a 6-foot-5, 275-pound lineman from Milton High in Georgia uses words like “major priority,” you know the Vols rolled out the red carpet. They made him feel wanted, and that’s exactly what you need to do for a prospect of his caliber.
Every SEC Heavy Hitter Is Already In the Ring
Forget just Tennessee and Auburn, because the battle for Landon Ghea has been brewing for a while. Auburn was actually the first school to throw a scholarship offer his way, all the way back on January 4, 2025. Tennessee followed up after he attended a camp, offering him on June 12, 2025. He even unofficially visited the Vols for a spring practice on March 21, showing early interest. What makes this even crazier? His brother, Ryan Ghea, is currently a sophomore tight end for the Auburn Tigers. Talk about an in-house recruiting rivalry! And it’s not just those two; Ghea has SEC offers from Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama, Ole Miss, Florida, Oklahoma, Mississippi State, Missouri, Texas, LSU, Texas A&M, and Vanderbilt. Nearly every program that matters in the conference wants this kid.
With offers already piling up from nearly every major SEC program and his brother playing for a rival, the fight for Landon Ghea is just getting started. It’s going to be a wild one to watch unfold for years to come.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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