Coveted Star Sends Strong Message on Future With Tennessee

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Dave Holcomb | Last updated May 27, 2025 7:08 PM ET

This is typically the time of the recruiting cycle college football programs have to be concerned about prospects flipping to other schools. But the Tennessee Volunteers don't appear to have anything to worry about with one four-star commit.

Offensive tackle Gabriel Osenda confirmed in a conversation with Rivals last week that he is fully committed to the Volunteers.

"Gabriel Osenda is locked in with his commitment to the Volunteers and will no longer take any official visits outside of Knoxville," wrote Rivals' Sam Spiegelman.

Osenda, who has already been to Knoxville multiple times, is scheduled to visit Tennessee again during the weekend of June 20. But it sounds like it will be a simple visit to say hello; Osenda has already made his final college decision.

"I'm feeling very comfortable where I'm at and happy with my commitment," Osenda told Rivals.

Osenda is one of the top offensive tackles in the 2026 recruiting class according to some recruiting rankings. Based on the 247 Sports composite rankings, Osenda is the No. 21 offensive tackle and No. 6 Tennessee prospect in the class.

The composite rankings also have Osenda placed as the No. 245 overall recruit for 2026.

The offensive tackle announced his commitment to the Volunteers on his X account on January 11.

1000% committed! Go Vols! #GBO #Govols @ErikKimrey @LeverageMatters @ewestmoreland42 @CoachMeyerTS @CoachJohnsonTSH @CoachJesse18 @Gelarbee @coachjoshheupel @Evan_M_Davis @KevinP_71 @CoachLabidou @maxwellthurmond #TM4L pic.twitter.com/UPtbd7rAR8
— Gabriel “Big Squish” Osenda (@gabriel_osenda) January 12, 2025

According to the 247 Sports composite rankings, Tennessee has the No. 22 recruiting class for 2026. The program, though, has the opportunity to quickly move up those rankings because they already have a lot of quality in the class.

As of May 27, the Volunteers only have eight commitments. The top two ranked Tennessee commits in the class are Osenda and No. 1 quarterback Faizon Brandon.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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