An updated look at Tennessee football's 2024 recruiting class
Tennessee football added its third new member of the 2024 recruiting class over the last five days when four-star Texas interior offensive lineman Max Anderson announced his commitment to the Vols.
Tennessee’s 2024 class is now up to 14 commitments, with Anderson following the commitments of four-star athlete Boo Carter on Saturday and four-star linebacker Jordan Burns on Tuesday.
Anderson, the 6-foot-5, 300-pounder out of Reedy High School in Frisco, Texas, is ranked No. 197 overall in the On3 Industry Ranking. He’s ranked No. 11 among interior offensive linemen and is the No. 37 overall prospect in the state of Texas.
With the addition of Anderson, the Vols moved up three spots to No. 10 overall in the 2024 class rankings and went up one spot, from No. 6 to No. 5, in the SEC. The updated class score is 90.74.
Here’s a look at Tennessee’s entire 2024 class to date, based on the On3 Industry Ranking:
Tennessee Football 2024 Recruiting Class
Jake Merklinger, 6-3, 195, 4-Star QB | On3 Industry Ranking: No. 76 NATL, No. 8 QB, No. 12 GA
High School Scouting Summary: Merklinger is an accurate, mobile passer with a strong feel for the game early on in his high school career. Among the more accurate top quarterbacks in the 2024 cycle, completing over 70 percent of his passes as a sophomore. Comfortable navigating the pocket. Sees the field well, finding open receivers while under pressure. Shows the ability to quickly react and escape from pass rushers. Functional mobility both in and out of the pocket is among the best among top 2024 quarterbacks at this juncture. Can pick up chunks of yards with his legs on designed runs and scrambles. Has shown a good arm to this point, but can continue improving his velocity as he gets stronger, in addition to tightening his release. A multi-sport athlete who also plays basketball and lacrosse.
Jonathan Echols, 6-3.5, 215, 4-Star TE (Franklin, Ga.) | On3 Industry Ranking: No. 140 NATL, No. 11 TE, No. 22 FL
High School Scouting Summary: Echols is a do-it-all athlete who looks to best project as an EDGE prospect long-term. Played multiple positions for his high school, working as a quarterback, receiver and pass rusher/linebacker. Makes big plays in every phase. Shows high-level play speed in running down plays in pursuit as a defender. Doubles as a playmaker with the ball in his hands on offense. Tested as a plus athlete in the off-season prior to his junior season at 6-foot-3.5, 212 pounds. Transferred to IMG Academy for his junior season. Will need to hammer down a long-term position once he assimilates to the IMG program.
Kaleb Beasley, 6-0, 180, 4-Star CB (Nashville, Tenn.) | On3 Industry Ranking: No. 150 NATL, No. 19 CB, No. 1 TN
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Boo Carter, 5-10, 180, 4-Star ATH (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 195 NATL, 6 ATH, 2 TN
Max Anderson, 6-5, 300, 4-Star OT (Frisco, Tex.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 197 NATL, 11 IOL, 37 TX
Kellen Lindstrom, 6-6, 240, 4-Star EDGE (Springfield, Mo.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 262 NATL, 19 EDGE, 7 MO
Marcus Goree, 6-1, 170, 4-Star S (Cleveland, Tenn.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 363 NATL, 32 S, 9 TN
Jordan Burns, 6-1.5, 215, 4-Star LB (Atlanta, Ga.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 377 NATL, 38 LB, 46 GA
Endrees Farooq, 5-11, 180, 3-Star S (Baltimore, Md.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 553 NATL, 55 S, 17 MD
Gage Ginther, 6-4, 236, 3-Star OT (Fort Collins, Col.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 601 | 52 OT | 2 CO
Carson Gentle, 6-4, 236, 3-Star DL (Chattanooga, Tenn.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 829 NATL, 77 DL, 28 TN
Jesse Perry, 6-6, 275, 3-Star OT (Murfreesboro, Tenn.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 933 NATL, 70 OT, 32 TN
Jeremias Heard, 6-8, 293, 3-Star OT (Rome, Ga.) | On3 Industry Ranking: 1030 NATL, 96 DL, 120 TN
