Malik Howard commits to Tennessee football for 2027 class
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:28 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Malik Howard, a four-star tight end from Oak Ridge, announced his commitment to Tennessee on June 6, 2026. The 6-foot-3, 231-pound prospect chose the Vols over offers from Alabama, Notre Dame, and Oregon, among others. He received a scholarship offer from Tennessee just a day prior and has visited the program multiple times. Howard is ranked as the No. 8 tight end and the No. 8 player in Tennessee by 247Sports. His commitment builds on Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class, which now includes eight other players.
- •Malik Howard is a four-star tight end from Oak Ridge High School.
- •He committed to Tennessee over several other Power Four offers.
- •Howard's ranking is No. 8 among tight ends and in Tennessee.
- •Tennessee's 2027 class now has nine commitments following Howard’s decision.
- •He received an official scholarship offer on June 5, 2024.
- 2:28 PMYahoo Sports — In-state four-star tight end commits to Tennessee football
"A 2027 four-star tight end from Oak Ridge commits to Tennessee.
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