Tennessee just added a big-time duo to its 2026 recruiting class.
The Vols have earned a commitment from 4-star linebacker TJ White and 4-star defensive lineman Dereon Albert, who who are high school teammates in Jackson, Mississippi.
They each shared the news of their commitments on Tuesday afternoon with On3’s Hayes Fawcett:
BREAKING: Four-Star LB TJ White has Committed to Tennessee, he tells me for @rivalsThe 6’2 230 LB from Jackson, MS chose the Vols over Auburn, FSU, & Mississippi StateHe’s ranked as a Top 5 LB in 2026“Why not the Vols??” t.co/5tvTsMlVrA pic.twitter.com/8XUZoJyAV1
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 1, 2025BREAKING: Four-Star DL Dereon Albert has Committed to Tennessee, he tells me for @rivalsThe 6’2 290 DL from Jackson, MS chose the Vols over UNC, Mississippi State, & Arkansas “AGTGSee it …..Touch it….Obtain it” t.co/QaHZFenn3a pic.twitter.com/ynG7TrQh4Z
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 1, 2025White chose Tennessee over programs such as Auburn, Ohio State, Florida State and Mississippi State, amongst others. He’s the No. 113 overall player and the No. 7 linebacker in the country for the class of 2026, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He’s also the No. 7 player from the state of Mississippi.
White is listed at 6-foot-1, 230 pounds. He attends Jackson Academy in Jackson, Miss. White took an official visit to Tennessee earlier this month prior to making this decision. He also made trips to Florida State, Mississippi State and Auburn in recent weeks.
Albert is also a significant addition for the Vols. He’s the No. 359 overall player and the No. 42 defensive lineman in the nation, per 247Sports Composite rankings. He had offers from SEC foes Mississippi State, Arkansas and Kentucky, amongst others.
Tennessee is now up to 15 high school commits in the 2026 recruiting cycle. The group, led by 5-star quarterback Faizon Brandon, ranks No. 13 nationally per 247Sports Composite rankings.
Tennessee lands commitments from pair of high school teammates, 4-star recruits Saturday Down South.
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