Tennessee Among Programs Making Recruiting Moves Across the Carolinas

A recruiting swing through North Carolina and South Carolina has turned up a series of developments involving several major programs, and Tennessee is among those making moves in the two states, according to On3's latest reporting. The Carolinas continue to be contested ground, with national and Southeastern Conference programs working the same pool of top prospects.

The headline items include Michigan trending for an elite quarterback, Georgia and Tennessee battling for rising linebackers, and South Carolina pursuing a committed senior. Two SEC programs are also emerging for a talented young pass rusher, adding another contested recruitment to the region.

For Tennessee, the direct point is its head-to-head fight with Georgia for linebacker talent in the Carolinas. Wins and losses in that kind of battle tend to shape future rosters on both sides, and the Volunteers' presence in the region underlines how important North and South Carolina have become to their recruiting footprint.