Tennessee lands 2028 four-star quarterback Kaden Craft from North Carolina

6 sources2 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 8:49 PM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Tennessee lands 2028 four-star quarterback Kaden Craft from North Carolina
Summary

Kaden Craft, a four-star quarterback from Mooresville, North Carolina, has committed to Tennessee. Craft chose the Volunteers over offers from Florida, LSU, and Michigan, among others. At 6-foot-4 and 210 pounds, he ranks as the No. 131 overall player for the 2028 class, showcasing impressive improvement in his high school performance. Craft plans to assist in recruiting fellow players to support Tennessee's incoming class.

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  • Kaden Craft commits to Tennessee on August 17, 2026.
  • Craft is the No. 9 quarterback in the 2028 class.
  • He initially caught Tennessee's attention during a game visit.
  • Craft aims to recruit more talent to the Volunteers.
  • Tennessee's quarterback development played a key role in his decision.
Latest Updates
  • 8:49 PMYahoo Sports4-star quarterback Kaden Craft commits to Tennessee
  • 8:28 PMYahoo SportsTennessee football lands Kaden Craft, 4-star quarterback in 2028 class
  • 8:28 PMYahoo SportsTennessee football lands Kaden Craft, four-star quarterback in 2028 class
  • 8:09 PMYahoo SportsNew Tennessee QB commit Kaden Craft enters third season as starter for Lake Norman (N.C.)
  • 8:05 PMYahoo SportsTennessee football, Josh Heupel land 2028 4-star quarterback Kaden Craft
  • 8:03 PMYahoo Sports‘They recruited me harder than anyone else’: 2028 4-star QB Kaden Craft picks Tennessee
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Tennessee’s quarterback pipeline remains alive and well this afternoon as the Volunteers have secured their class of 2028 passer. Kaden Craft, a 4-star quarterback from Mooresville, North Carolina, committed to Tennessee on Monday. The 6-4, 210 pound prospect picked Tennessee over Oregon, LSU, Michigan, Florida and Ole Miss. Craft is the No. 131 overall prospect […]

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Top 2028 quarterback prospects are making commitments in waves ahead of their junior seasons on the gridiron. Lake Norman (N.C.) four-star Kaden Craft became the latest, announcing his pledge to Tennessee on Monday. Craft is the No. 102 overall prospect and No. 8 QB in the 2028 cycle, according to the Rivals Industry Ranking, a weighted […]

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Tennessee has its quarterback for the future. Four-star Kaden Craft breaks down why Josh Heupel and the Vols beat out Florida, Michigan and others, what made Knoxville feel like home, and why Tennessee's quarterback development ultimately sealed the deal in one of the biggest commitments of the 2028 class.

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