Tennessee Dealt Concerning News on Predicted Change of Heart From Star Playmaker

The Tennessee Volunteers have just nine commitments in the 2026 recruiting class. Rivals' Sam Spiegelman projected Tuesday, though, that it's only a matter of time until the program has eight 2026 recruits pledged.

The recruiting analyst predicted four-star tight end Carson Sneed will de-commit and play his college career elsewhere.

"Four-star TE Carson Sneed has been committed in-state to the Volunteers for nearly a year, but there is a strong expectation that this will not carry over too much longer," wrote Spiegelman.

The tight end officially visited three other schools this spring. All three programs have made inroads with the prospect.

"Sneed logged official visits to North Carolina, Ole Miss and Florida -- and our intel points to the Gators leading the charge to flip the blue-chipper. Sneed also has family ties to Chapel Hill and a high level of interest in the Rebels.

"We do not expect him to wind up playing in Rocky Top."