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In-state wide receiver commits to Tennessee football over four SEC programs
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Tennessee received a commitment for its 2026 football recruiting class.
Three-star wide receiver Javonte Smith committed to the Vols over Vanderbilt, Mississippi State, Kentucky and Arkansas on Tuesday.
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The 6-foot, 170-pound prospect is an in-state commitment from Jackson North Side High School in Jackson, Tennessee. 247Sports ranks Smith as the No. 149 wide receiver in the class and the No. 37 player in Tennessee.
Tennessee offered Smith a scholarship on Oct. 4, 2023. He unofficially visited Tennessee for the UTEP football game in 2024 and again on April 5 for a practice. He officially visited on June 20.
Tennessee has 18 commitments in its 2026 football recruiting class. The other 17 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 , quarterback Legend Bey , defensive lineman Dereon Albert , linebacker TJ White , cornerback Jamyan Theodore and defensive lineman Darryl Rivers .
Linebacker JP Peace is Tennessee's first 2027 football commitment.
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