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Local Star Commits to Home-State Vols
19 May
Summary
- Leavell committed to Tennessee, prioritizing the home-state program.
- He chose the Vols over offers from Clemson, Florida, and Florida State.
- The cornerback praised the Vols' new defensive staff for relationship building.
Three-star cornerback Brandon "Slim" Leavell has committed to play college football for the Tennessee Volunteers, prioritizing the home-state program. Leavell, a 6-foot-2, 175-pound prospect from Madison, Tennessee, announced his decision after receiving significant attention from the Vols' new defensive staff.
Leavell selected Tennessee over other major offers from Clemson, Florida, and Florida State. He highlighted the strong relationships he built with defensive backs coach Anthony Poindexter and cornerbacks coach Derek Jones, as well as head coach Josh Heupel, as crucial to his decision. Leavell expressed confidence in the coaching staff's ability to develop players and expressed his excitement about the program's future.
The cornerback has visited Tennessee multiple times and consistently felt a strong connection to the campus atmosphere. Leavell is ranked as the No. 15 prospect in the state of Tennessee and brings a valuable addition to the Vols' recruiting class.
