Tennessee coaches use open date to check in on five-star targets and commits

Tennessee's coaching staff is using the time ahead of the team's open date to check in on recruiting, according to a 247Sports report. The outreach covers both sides of the Vols' recruiting efforts, reaching five-star targets the staff is still pursuing as well as players who have already committed.

That balance matters for Tennessee as the recruiting cycle continues. Staying in contact with committed players helps protect a class the staff has already built, while continued attention to five-star targets keeps the Vols in contention for top-end talent that has not yet made a decision.

No specific players were named in the available summary of the report, and no visit details were provided. What is clear is the timing: with an open date approaching, Tennessee's coaches are putting recruiting work at the center of the schedule.