2027 in-state safety commits to Tennessee football
Brandon Leavell, a three-star safety from Goodpasture Christian School in Madison, Tennessee, has committed to the University of Tennessee for the 2027 football signing class. He chose Tennessee over several other schools, including North Carolina State and Florida State. Leavell is ranked as the No. 47 athlete in his class and the No. 28 player in Tennessee.
- ▪Brandon Leavell is a 6-foot, 165-pound safety.
- ▪He has received multiple scholarship offers, including from UConn and Florida State.
- ▪Tennessee has a total of eight commitments in its 2027 recruiting class.
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