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2027 JUCO lineman Christian Mays commits to Tennessee football

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Last updated Jun 8, 2026

2027 JUCO lineman Christian Mays commits to Tennessee football
Summary

Christian Mays, a junior college defensive lineman, has committed to Tennessee football on June 7, 2026. Mays chose the Volunteers over offers from Arkansas, Mississippi State, and Auburn after a successful official visit. Standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 345 pounds, he played at Northeast Mississippi Community College in 2025, where he totaled 17 tackles, five tackles for a loss, one sack, and a pass breakup. This addition marks Tennessee's ongoing efforts to strengthen its 2027 recruiting class, which currently includes nine other commitments.

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  • •Mays had offers from multiple SEC programs and several others.
  • •He was initially offered a scholarship by Mississippi State on May 7.
  • •Tennessee offered him a scholarship on May 17.
  • •Mays recorded 17 tackles and one sack in 2025.
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  • 2:50 AMYahoo Sports — 2027 Georgia cornerback commits to Tennessee football
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A 2027 cornerback from Georgia commits to Tennessee football over three SEC schools.

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A junior college defensive lineman commits to Tennessee over three SEC schools.

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