Name	Pos.	Ht.	Wt.	Hometown/Previous School
Signed on February 5
Malachi Wideman	WR	6-4	195	Venice, Fla. / Venice HS
Dee Beckwith	ATH	6-5	215	Florence, Ala. / Florence HS
Signed During Early Signing Period
Morven Joseph	OLB	6-2	220	Lakeland, Fla. / Lake Gibson
Javontez Spraggins	OL	6-3	352	East Saint Louis, Ill. / East St. Louis
Tyler Baron	OLB	6-5	256	Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville Catholic
Cooper Mays	OL	6-3	283	Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville Catholic
Jimmy Calloway	WR	6-0	207	Morrow, Ga. / Morrow
Jalin Hyatt	WR	6-0	164	Irmo, S.C. / Dutch Fork
Harrison Bailey	QB	6-5	211	Marietta, Ga. / Marietta
Tamarion McDonald	LB	6-2	199	Memphis, Tenn. / Whitehaven
Martavius French	LB	6-2	227	Memphis, Tenn. / Whitehaven
Bryson Eason	LB	6-2	270	Memphis, Tenn. / Whitehaven
Dominic Bailey	DL	6-3	293	Baltimore, Md. / St. Frances Academy
RJ Perry	DL	6-6	299	Fairfield, Ala. / Fairfield Preparatory School
Tee Hodge	RB	6-1	220	Maryville, Tenn. / Maryville HS
Will Albright	LS	6-1	213	Greeneville, Tenn. / Greeneville
Jimmy Holiday	QB	6-0	190	Madison, Miss. / Madison Central
James Robinson	OL	6-4	343	Montgomery, Ala. / Carver HS
Doneiko Slaughter	DB	6-0	185	Roswell, Ga. / Roswell HS
Key Lawrence	DB	6-2	202	Nashville, Tenn. / Ensworth
Jabari Small	ATH	6-0	195	Memphis, Tenn. / Briarcrest Christian
Len'Neth Whitehead	RB	6-2	230	Athens, Ga. / Athens Academy
Omari Thomas	DL	6-4	306	Memphis, Tenn. / Briarcrest Christian

Learn about Tennessee's class of 2020 signees below! This page will be updated throughout both signing periods.

Malachi Wideman

NEXT LEVEL: Malachi Wideman

• Athleticism
• Size
• Catching#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/pHTFLh19FA
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 5, 2020

WR, 6-4, 195
Sarasota, Fla. / Venice HS

Quick Facts

Explosive wide receiver from Venice High School in Florida
Was named to the Inaugural Sports Illustrated All-American Team in 2019
Helped lead Venice to the 2019 Florida Class 7A State Semifinals
As a senior, caught 65 passes for 1,064 yards and 13 touchdowns, more than doubling his career output
Scored 28 touchdowns during his high school career
Also played basketball and ran track in high school
Won the 2019 City of the Palms Classic Dunk Contest

Dee Beckwith

NEXT LEVEL: Dee Beckwith

• Athleticism
• Strength
• Versatility#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/KimUe97Hoy
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) February 5, 2020

ATH, 6-5, 215
Florence, Ala. / Florence HS

Quick Facts

Starred at Florence High School, playing quarterback, running back and receiver
As a senior, totaled 1,055 rushing yards, 589 passing yards and 526 receiving yards to go along with 27 total touchdowns
First Team All-State honoree who was a finalist for 7A Back of the Year and rated the No. 7 player in Alabama on the ASWA Super 12 All-State team
Led Florence to a 7-5 record and the second round of the 2019 Class 7A playoffs, leading the Falcons to their first playoff win in five years
Times Daily (Florence, Ala.) Player of the Year for Class 4A-7A
Multi-sport athlete who also ran track and played basketball

Morven Joseph

NEXT LEVEL: Morven Joseph

• Pursuit
• Speed
• Disruptive#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/rCcLGjo4dG
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

OLB, 6-2, 220
Lakeland, Fla. / Lake Gibson

Quick Facts

2018 Class 6A All-State Honorable Mention
The Ledger 2018 All-County Defensive First Team
Rated No. 18 defensive end in the country according to 247 composite rankingsf
2019 Stats: 115 tackles (66 solo), 28 TFL, 13 sacks, 44 QBH, 1 FF
2018 Stats: 62 tackles, 18.5 TFL, 8.5 sacks, 4 FF
Helped lead Lake Gibson to an 11-1 record and Class 6A District 9 Title in 2019

Javontez Spraggins

NEXT LEVEL: Javontez Spraggins

• Power
• Strength
• Agility#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/BBPxZQvcDe
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

OL, 6-3, 352
East Saint Louis, Ill. / East St. Louis

Quick Facts

No. 15 rated center in the country according to 247 composite rankings
Versatile lineman who can play multiple positions
Helped lead East Saint Louis to No. 1 ranking in the state and an Illinois 6A state championship
Anchored an o-line for an offense that score a school-record 104 touchdowns in 2019
Four-year varsity starter
Helped his QB set a state record for touchdowns with 56 in 2019

Tyler Baron

NEXT LEVEL: Tyler Baron

• Quickness
• Power
• Finesse Moves#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/D0BCvTECnE
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

OLB, 6-5, 256
Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville Catholic HS

Quick Facts

2019 No. 1 Knox News Elite Eight
Ranked No. 4 player in Tennessee and No. 7 at his position by 247Sports Composite
2019 Stats: 105 tackles, 22 TFL, 9 Sacks
2018 Stats (Ensworth HS): 46.5 tackles, 10.5 TFL, 2.5 sacks
2018 Nashville Area Division II East/Middle All-Region Team
2020 Polynesian Bowl selection
Named the defensive line MVP of The Opening Regional in Blackman High School in Murfreesboro, Tenn.
Brother Woody Baron played at Virginia Tech on the d-line
Led Knoxville Catholic to the DII-AAA State Quarterfinals

Cooper Mays

NEXT LEVEL: Cooper Mays

• Run Block
• Toughness
• Power#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/H2zivGSeq7
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

OL, 6-3, 283
Knoxville, Tenn. / Knoxville Catholic

Quick Facts

Participated in Nike's "The Opening"
No. 6 rated center in 247 composite rankings, but a versatile offensive lineman who can play several positions
Key member of Catholic's offensive line that paved the way for 2,360 rushing yards in 2019
Helped lead Catholic to a Division I Class 5A Final Four appearance in 2019
2018 TSWA Class 5A First Team Offense
Son of former Tennessee All-SEC offensive lineman Kevin Mays

Jimmy Calloway

NEXT LEVEL: Jimmy Calloway

• Versatility
• Speed
• Agility#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/pQPLF1JbhE
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

WR, 6-0, 207
Morrow, Ga. / Morrow

Quick Facts

Helped lead Morrow high school to the state playoffs for the first time in 21 years
No. 9 rated athlete in the country in 247 composite rankings
2018 All-Region 4-6A First-Team Wide Receiver
2017 Region 4-6A Offensive Player of the Year after catching 32 passes for 684 yards and eight touchdowns, while returning three kickoffs for scores
Saw time on the field for Morrow at quarterback, receiver, safety and punt returner
Also a member of Morrow's track and field team where he has been clocked at a 10.7 in the 100-yard dash in addition to a 4.4, 40-yard dash
2018 First Team All-USA Tennessee First Team

Jalin Hyatt

NEXT LEVEL: Jalin Hyatt

• Speed
• Route Running
• Catching#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/aXOJdRDj81
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

WR, 6-0, 164
Irmo, S.C. / Dutch Fork

Quick Facts

2019 Finalist for South Carolina Mr. Football
2019 SCFCA Class 5A All-State Team
2018 All-USA South Carolina Second Team
Dutch Fork's all-time leader in receiving yards (3,624) and receiving touchdowns (57)
Led the Silver Foxes to a No. 11 national ranking by MaxPreps in 2019
Helped lead Dutch Fork to back-to-back undefeated seasons and Class 5A State Championships in 2018 and 2019
Had three touchdown catches in the 2019 state championship game, including the game-winner in overtime, to lead the Silver Foxes to their fourth straight state title
No. 5 ranked player in South Carolina according to 247 composite rankings
Had 66 catches for 1,361 yards and 26 TDs in 2019

Harrison Bailey

NEXT LEVEL: Harrison Bailey

• Under Pressure
• Throw Power
• Intangibles#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/ptynrHDwI3
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

QB, 6-5, 211
Marietta, Ga. / Marietta

Quick Facts

Led Marietta to its first state championship in over 50 years on Dec. 14 in the Georgia Class AAAAAAA in Atlanta by passing for 271 yards in the 17-9 victory
2020 All-American Bowl Selection
2019 Nike Elite 11 Finalist
2019 Rivals100 Five-Star Challenge MVP
2018 Georgia Class AAAAAAA South First Team
Passing for 4,271 yards and 44 touchdowns against just nine interceptions in 15 games in 2019, completing 69.4 percent of his passes
Finished his high school career with 11,700 passing yards to rank fourth in Georgia history and becoming one of just five Georgia players to surpass 10,000 career passing yards, joining Trevor Lawrence (13,902), Deshaun Watson (13,077), Jake Fromm (12,745) and K'Hari Lane (10,217)
Second-ranked pro-style quarterback in the country and No. 39 overall prospect according to Rivals
Consensus Top 5 national quarterback prospect
Four-year starter who also passed for 2,800 yards and 29 touchdowns as a junior in 2018

Tamarion McDonald

NEXT LEVEL: Tamarion McDonald

• Man Coverage
• Tackling
• Pass Rush#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/zndKT2Owcf
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

LB, 6-2, 199
Memphis, Tenn. / Whitehaven

Quick Facts

No. 40 rated outside linebacker in the country according to 247 composite rankings
2019 Memphis Commercial Appeal Dandy Dozen
2018 Commercial Appeal defensive first-team all-metro
Totaled 90 tackles, 10 TFLs, two sacks, three forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown as a junior in 2018
Selected for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game
Integral part of a Whitehaven defense that allowed just 5.4 points per game and produced seven shutouts during the 2019 season
Helped lead Whitehaven to the state semifinals in 2019 and the state title game in 2018

Martavius French

NEXT LEVEL: Martavius French

• Power
• Instincts
• Tackling#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/8ZM62MScRd
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

LB, 6-2, 227
Memphis, Tenn. / Whitehaven

Quick Facts

Integral part of a Whitehaven defense that allowed just 5.4 points per game and produced seven shutouts during the 2019 season
No. 15 rated inside linebacker in the country in 247 composite rankings
2018 Region 8-6A Defensive Player of the Year
2018 TSSAA Class 6A All-State selection
2018 Memphis Commercial Appeal Defensive First Team All-Metro
Helped lead Whitehaven to the state semifinals as a senior in 2019
Helped lead Whitehaven to an appearance in the Class 6A state title game while registering 120 tackles, four forced fumbles and two interceptions as a junior in 2018
Selected for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game

Bryson Eason

NEXT LEVEL: Bryson Eason

• Awareness
• Power
• Pursuit#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/Z5zhCIko5q
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

LB, 6-2, 270
Memphis, Tenn. / Whitehaven

Quick Facts

Rated No. 14 inside linebacker in the country in 247 composite rankings
2019 Memphis Commercial Appeal Dandy Dozen
2018 Commercial Appeal defensive second-team all-metro
Integral part of a Whitehaven defense that allowed just 5.4 points per game and produced seven shutouts during the 2019 season
Helped lead Whitehaven to the state semifinals as a senior in 2019
Selected for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game

Dominic Bailey

NEXT LEVEL: Dominic Bailey

• Block Shedding
• Strength
• Quickness#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/5iZqzugUxe
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

DL, 6-3, 293
Baltimore, Md. / St. Frances Academy

Quick Facts

2020 Under Armour All-American Bowl Selection
No. 20 ranked defensive tackle in the nation in 247 composite rankings
First Team All-Conference selection in 2017 and 2018
Helped lead the Panthers to an 11-1 record and No. 4 national ranking by MaxPreps in 2019
Anchored defense that allowed only 4.8 points per game in 2019
Played three seasons at Wicomico High School in Salisbury, Maryland prior to transferring to St. Frances Academy

RJ Perry

NEXT LEVEL: RJ Perry

• Tackling
• Versatility
• Pursuit#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/2F0v0ZVhGD
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

DL, 6-6, 299
Fairfield, Ala. / Fairfield Preparatory School

Quick Facts

Starred in both football and basketball at Fairfield HS
2018 ASWA 5A Second Team All-State in Football
2018 ASWA 5A First-Team All-State in Basketball
2018 All-Birmingham Second-Team HS Football Team
2018 Stats: 43 total tackles, 27 TFL, 7 sacks
AL.com's 101 Best Athletes from 2018-19

Tee Hodge

NEXT LEVEL: Tee Hodge

• Vision
• Power
• Acceleration#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/WRat7A5aQO
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

RB, 6-1, 220
Maryville, Tenn. / Maryville HS

Quick Facts

Four-year starter at Maryville High School
2019 Tennessee Division I Class 6A State Champion
2017 Tennessee Division I Class 6A State Champion
2019 Stats: 1,006 yards on 143 carries, 14 TDs
Nephew of Super Bowl champion Randall Cobb

Will Albright

NEXT LEVEL: Will Albright

• Toughness
• Instincts
• Athletic#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/Dxl26Hn4W0
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

LS, 6-1, 213
Greeneville, Tenn. / Greeneville

Quick Facts

2020 All-American Bowl Selection
Was named the No. 1 long snapper in the country by the All-American Bowl
Is listed as the No. 5 rated long snapper in the nation by ESPN and 247
Excelled at the Rubio Long Snapping 2019 Summer Tour in Holmdel, New Jersey
Also played linebacker in high school where he won a state championship in 2018

Jimmy Holiday

NEXT LEVEL: Jimmy Holiday

• Speed
• Elusiveness
• Throw Power#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/OFyORbEnOe
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

QB, 6-0, 190
Madison, Miss. / Madison Central

Quick Facts

Led Madison Central to a 9-3 record his senior year
Passed for 3,507 yards and 37 TD and rushed for 3,568 yards and 51 TDs in three seasons
2019 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game
218 Clarion Ledger Second-Team All-State Offense
2018 Clarion Leger All-State Selection
2018 Mississippi Region 2-6A Offensive MVP
2017 & 2018 Mississippi 6A North State Championship Runner-Up

James Robinson

NEXT LEVEL: James Robinson

• Power
• Strength
• Agility#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/36J7NCDFDa
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

OL, 6-4, 343
Montgomery, Ala. / Carver HS

Quick Facts

Consensus Top 50 offensive line prospect according to recruiting services
The Montgomery Advisor 2019 "Big 12"
2018 Class 5A-7A All-Metro Honorable Mention
Athletic offensive lineman had offers from over 30 schools

Doneiko Slaughter

NEXT LEVEL: Doneiko Slaughter

• Awareness
• Tackling
• Pursuit#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/L8rTN4LHzq
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

DB, 6-0, 185
Roswell, Ga. / Roswell HS

Quick Facts

Helped Roswell to an 8-3 season in his senior campaign
Led team to Georgia AAAAAAA Round of 16
2019 4-AAAAAAA First-Team All-Region Defense
2018 4-AAAAAAA Second-Team All-Region Defense
2019 4-AAAAAAA Champion
Led team with eight sacks in 2018
Two-year starter for Roswell High School

Key Lawrence

NEXT LEVEL: Key Lawrence

• Tackling
• Kick Return
• Speed#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/G9LlecHfyn
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

DB, 6-2, 202
Nashville, Tenn. / Ensworth

Quick Facts

2018 TSWA Second Team All-State Division II-AAA
Participated in Nike's "The Opening" where he ran a 4.5 40-yard dash and recorded a 41-inch vertical leap
No. 66 rated player in the country and the top-rated player in the state of Tennessee in 247 composite rankings
2020 All-American Bowl Selection
2020 Polynesian Bowl
2018 First Team All-USA Tennessee First Team
Led Ensworth to the Tennessee Division II-AAA playoffs semifinals in 2019, totaling 37 tackles and 5.5 tackles for loss
Had 766 rushing yards and seven scores as a junior in 2018

Jabari Small

NEXT LEVEL: Jabari Small

• Vision
• Catching
• Elusiveness#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/EMuFqz6lG8
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

ATH, 6-0, 195
Memphis, Tenn. / Briarcrest Christian

Quick Facts

Led Briarcrest to the Tennessee Division II-AAA playoffs quarterfinals in 2019
2019 Division II-AAA Tennessee Mr. Football Finalist
2019 AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game Participant
2018 Division II-AAA All-State Team
No. 11 rated all-purpose back in 247 composite rankings
2019 Rushing Stats: 1,538 yards on 182 carries, 25 TD
2019 Receiving Stats: 342 yards on 23 receptions, 2 TD
Selected for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game

Len'Neth Whitehead

NEXT LEVEL: Len'Neth Whitehead

• Vision
• Agility
• Power#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/CWrBXmSdXK
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

RB, 6-2, 230
Athens, Ga. / Athens Academy

Quick Facts

Rushed for 1,481 yards and 25 touchdowns in 2018, while also starring at linebacker
Ranked No. 8 in state of Georgia by 247Sports
Invited to The Opening Finals in the summer of 2019
Had his senior season shortened due to injury, missing the final seven games
Helped lead Athens Academy to an 11-1 record and state quarterfinal appearance as a senior in 2019
Starred in track and field at Athens Academy and was a three-time state champion in the shot put. At one point was ranked No. 3 in the nation in the event

Omari Thomas

NEXT LEVEL: Omari Thomas

• Pursuit
• Finesse Moves
• Hit Power#NSD20 / #2THET0P / #PoweredByTheT pic.twitter.com/3o1vA2yDuo
— Tennessee Football (@Vol_Football) December 18, 2019

DL, 6-4, 306
Memphis, Tenn. / Briarcrest Christian

Quick Facts

Led Briarcrest to the Tennessee Division II-AAA playoffs quarterfinals in 2019
2020 All-American Bowl Selection
2019 Division II-AAA Tennessee Mr. Football
2019 Memphis TD Club Player of the Year
2018 All-USA Tennessee Football First Team Offense (OL)
2018 Division II-AAA Mr. Football finalist
No. 105 rated player in the country and No. 4 rated player in the state of Tennessee in 247 composite rankings
Also played basketball, tennis and track & field (shot put)
Nicknamed "Big O"
Raised money for the Down Syndrome Association of Mid-South, Autism Speaks and the Mowet-Wilson Foundation as a senior
Selected for the AutoZone Liberty Bowl High School All-Star Game

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