Tennessee leads for three-star RB Asa Barnes ahead of commitment

Tennessee is pursuing three-star running back Asa Barnes from Martin, TN, who is set to announce his commitment later this month. Recruiting insider Chad Simmons indicates that the Vols are the favorites to land Barnes, who has garnered interest from several programs including USC and Alabama. This recruitment unfolds alongside the anticipated commitment of five-star RB David Gabriel Georges, who is also considering Tennessee. Barnes has visited Tennessee four times, the most of any school on his list, with Arkansas identified as the top competition. Both commitments could be significant for Tennessee as head coach Josh Heupel builds his running back roster.

• 2:38 AMYahoo Sports — Recruiting insider has Tennessee leading for an in-state RB with an approaching commitment date, and it's not David Gabriel Georges