Asa Barnes commits to Tennessee, impacting SEC recruiting rankings
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 9:23 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Running back Asa Barnes committed to Tennessee on July 29, 2026, choosing the Volunteers over Arkansas, Florida State, and USC. The 5-foot-11, 200-pound prospect from Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee, is ranked as the No. 41 running back in the 2027 class. Tennessee's recruiting class now consists of 19 commitments, including key positions like linebacker, quarterback, and offensive tackle. Following Barnes' commitment, Tennessee moved up one spot in the SEC 2027 recruiting rankings, now positioned ninth among conference teams.
- •Asa Barnes is a 2027 running back prospect.
- •Barnes ranks No. 41 among running backs and No. 24 in Tennessee.
- •Tennessee has received 19 commitments for its 2027 class.
- •The Volunteers rank ninth in updated SEC recruiting rankings.
- •Tennessee moved up after Barnes' commitment.
- 9:23 PMYahoo Sports — SEC football recruiting rankings after Asa Barnes' commitment
"Updated SEC recruiting rankings after running back Asa Barnes commits to Tennessee football.
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