Major Breaking: Highly rated wide receiver announced his commitment to Tennessee Volunteers over Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia
Four-star wide receiver Travis Smith Jr. made headlines with his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers over top programs like Alabama, Auburn, and Georgia. The 6-foot-3, 200-pound Atlanta native capped his junior season at Westlake High School with impressive stats: 53 receptions, 843 yards, and 11 touchdowns.
Smith ranks as the No. 81 overall prospect and the No. 12 wide receiver in the class of 2025, topping the charts as Georgia’s No. 1 receiver and the 11th overall player according to On3 rankings. His commitment has bolstered Tennessee’s 2025 recruiting class, elevating them to No. 13 nationally and No. 6 within the SEC, with Smith being the 17th commitment overall.
BREAKING: Four-Star WR Travis Smith Jr. has Committed to Tennessee, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’4 200 WR from Atlanta, GA chose the Volunteers over Alabama, Georgia, & Auburn
“It’s bout time to bring a natty to Rocky Top🍊”https://t.co/3dAJaXQrav pic.twitter.com/JZhvvuQTlo
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 13, 2024
Joining a talented group including four-star quarterback George MacIntyre, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, EDGE players Mariyon Dye and Jayden Loftin, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, and wide receiver Radarious Jackson, Smith adds depth to head coach Josh Heupel’s arsenal as Tennessee aims to maintain its competitive edge in the challenging SEC landscape.