Tennessee received its first commitment for its 2027 football recruiting class. Linebacker and Vols' legacy JP Peace committed to Tennessee on Monday.
"I'm 100% committed to the University of Tennessee," Peace announced .
The 6-foot-3, 215-pound prospect is from West High School in Knoxville, Tennessee. He is the son of former Vols' linebacker Robert Peace and grandson of former Tennessee head coach Phillip Fulmer .
Tennessee offered Peace a scholarship on May 12. He unofficially visited Tennessee for the 2024 Florida football game and South Carolina basketball game in 2025.
Florida State , Virginia Tech, Maryland and Kentucky are additional Power Four schools to offer Peace a scholarship.
The Vols have 10 commitments in their 2026 recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon , wide receiver Tyreek King , tight end Carson Sneed , offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda , wide receiver Tyran Evans , linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman C.J. Edwards , defensive lineman Zach Groves , safety K.J. McClain and safety Luke Thompson.
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