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2026 linebacker commits to Tennessee over SEC schools
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Tennessee received a commitment for its 2026 football recruiting class.
Four-star linebacker TJ White committed to the Vols over Florida State , Mississippi State and Auburn on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-1, 230-pound prospect is from Jackson Academy in Jackson, Mississippi. 2026 Tennessee defensive line pledge Dereon Albert is White's teammate at Jackson Academy.
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247Sports ranks White as the No. 5 linebacker in the class and the No. 3 player in Mississippi. He is a multi-sport athlete. White competes in the 100-meter dash and long jump.
Tennessee offered White a scholarship on Oct. 30, 2024. He unofficially visited for a practice on April 5 before his official visit on June 13.
With White and Albert's decisions, Tennessee has 15 commitments for its 2026 recruiting class. Tennessee's other 13 commitments include quarterback Faizon Brandon , wide receiver Tyreek King , tight end Carson Sneed , offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda , linebacker Braylon Outlaw , defensive lineman CJ Edwards , defensive lineman Zach Groves , safety KJ McClain , safety Luke Thompson , defensive end Kedric Golston II , offensive lineman Edward Baker , wide receiver Zaydyn Anderson and quarterback Legend Bey .
Linebacker JP Peace is Tennessee's first 2027 football commitment.
This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: 2026 linebacker from Mississippi commits to Tennessee football
