Elite offensive lineman Juan Gaston includes Vols in shortlist of favorites
Westlake High School (Ga.) 2025 offensive tackle Juan Gaston is among the most highly sought after recruits in America, regardless of position. The prized prospect holds 35 Division 1 offers, and he has now trimmed his list down to eight schools.
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Gaston visited Tennessee in July, and he has established an early relationship with Vols offensive line coach Glen Elarbee and assistant line coach Kevin Pendleton.
“He (Elarbee) is a great coach,” Gaston told Volquest in July. “He knows exactly what he is doing and how to develop guys. He helps prepare his guys for the game.”
The message from Tennessee to Gaston about what they like about his game has been clear. They covet his athleticism, footwork, and hand placement. At 6-7, 330 pounds, he also stars on the basketball court.
Gaston tells Volquest he plans to return to Tennessee in November when the Vols play host to Georgia.
The standout prospect does not appear to have any kind of timeline for a commitment decision, but he does know what is important to him in the process.
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“The relationship I have with the coaches and the players are the main things that are important to me,” he said of this in July.
The elite prospect is currently rated as the 104th overall prospect in the 2025 On3 Industry Rankings.
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