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Philip Fulmer’s grandson announces his college commitment

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated Jun 16, 2025 6:34 PM ET

JP Peace, the grandson of former Tennessee Volunteers head coach Philip Fulmer, announced his college commitment on Monday. He chose a fitting school.

Peace announced via social media that he has committed to the Vols.

“I’m 100% committed to the University of Tennessee!!!” Peace announced in a post on X.

I’m 100% committed to the University of Tennessee!!! #GBO @Vol_Football @coachjoshheupel @WilliamInge1 @CoachTimBanks @samspiegs @ChadSimmons_ @AustinPriceless @5StarPreps @GregBiggins @On3Recruits @Rivals @LamarBrown15 @BC0027 @JamieHolbrook99 @CharlesPetrone @matt_ray_ pic.twitter.com/U2q19oLa9Z
— JP Peace (@JPPeace08) June 16, 2025

Peace is listed at 6-foot-3 and 215 pounds, which is really good size for a kid who is only going to be a junior at Knoxville West in the fall. He plays linebacker and already has been clocked at 4.50 in the 40-yard dash.

4.50 40 pic.twitter.com/Qlx66wwwYn
— JP Peace (@JPPeace08) May 24, 2025

Peace had scholarship offers from Florida State, Virginia Tech, Kentucky and Vanderbilt, among other programs. In a video Peace shared on his X profile in May, you can see his incredible closing speed on display as he was able to chase down running backs without issue.

Spring Scrimmage 2025!
Number:9
Position:Inside LB pic.twitter.com/cquyUKjqzZ
— JP Peace (@JPPeace08) May 10, 2025

Peace’s ties to Tennessee run deep. His grandfather Philip was an offensive lineman for Tennessee before becoming a highly successful head coach of the program from 1992-2008. Peace’s father Robert was a linebacker for the Vols from 2000-2003. Robert later married Fulmer’s daughter Courtney.

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

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