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Marcus Jones commits to Tennessee over Michigan, Ole Miss and UNC

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 4:58 PM

Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Marcus Jones commits to Tennessee over Michigan, Ole Miss and UNC
Summary

Marcus Jones, a four-star safety from Haverford School in Pennsylvania, has committed to play for Tennessee. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound prospect chose the Volunteers under head coach Josh Heupel, selecting them over offers from Michigan, Ole Miss, and North Carolina. Jones becomes Tennessee's 16th commitment for the 2027 recruiting class after visiting Knoxville earlier this month. His uncle, Mark Jones, played football for Tennessee, and Marcus expressed appreciation for the program's tradition and the new defensive staff’s vision for his development.

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  • •Marcus Jones is a Rivals300 safety from Pennsylvania.
  • •He is the 16th commitment in Tennessee's 2027 recruiting class.
  • •Jones had recent official visits to multiple schools, including Michigan.
  • •His decision highlights the program's improving recruiting efforts.
  • •Tennessee's coaching staff emphasized player development during his recruitment.
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  • 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Tennessee beats Michigan, Ole Miss and UNC for four-star safety Marcus Jones
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Haverford School (Pa.) Rivals300 safety Marcus Jones has committed to Tennessee. The four-star prospect chose to play for head coach Josh Heupel and the Vols over his other finalists in Michigan, Ole Miss and North Carolina. The 6-foot-3, 190-pound Jones becomes commit No. 16 for Tennessee in the 2027 recruiting class. He took his official […]

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