Tennessee Lands Coveted 5-Star DL Over SEC Powerhouses Alabama, Georgia, and LSU in Shocking Recruiting……..
In a stunning move that’s shaking up the
college football recruiting world, 5-star wide receiver Jaylen Matthews has officially decommitted from Ohio State and flipped his commitment to the Tennessee Volunteers, choosing them over powerhouse programs like Alabama and Georgia
The highly ranked receiver, considered one of the top prospects in the 2025 class, made the announcement via a video on social media, where he appeared wearing Tennessee orange and declared:
> “I’m going where I’m loved, not just where I’m wanted. Rocky Top, let’s work.”
Matthews, who had been verbally committed to Ohio State for nearly a year, was widely expected to join the Buckeyes’ stacked wide receiver room. However, sources close to the situation say the Tennessee coaching staff made a “relentless and personal” push to flip the elite recruit, emphasizing a chance to be the face of their offense and play early.
His decision comes as a major win for **Josh Heupel** and the Tennessee program, who continue to climb the national ranks in recruiting battles with SEC giants like Alabama and Georgia.
> “He’s a game-changer,” said one Tennessee assistant. “He has the speed, the hands, and the mindset to dominate Day 1.”
Meanwhile, fans in Columbus are left stunned by the news, with many taking to social media to express frustration and disappointment. Ohio State now faces the tough challenge of replacing a major piece of its future offense.
With signing day still months away, anything can happen — but for now, it’s Tennessee that just landed one of the most explosive playmakers in the country.
