Tennessee is already recruiting toward its 2027 football signing class. The Vols offered a scholarship to four-star running back Asa Barnes.
“I’m blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee,” Barnes announced.
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The 6-foot, 190-pound prospect is an in-state prospect from Westview High School in Martin, Tennessee. Some notable Westview alumni include former Tennessee offensive lineman Chad Clifton and Alabama quarterback Ty Simpson.
247Sports ranks Barnes as the No. 22 running back in 2027 and No. 9 player in Tennessee. He is a four-star in 247Sports Composite rankings.
Florida State was the first program to offer Barnes a scholarship on Jan. 19. Additional programs to offer him a scholarship include Ohio State, Alabama, Ole Miss, Purdue and Maryland.
Tennessee does not have any commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class. The Vols have eight commitments in their 2026 recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiver Tyreek King, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda, wide receiver Tyran Evans, linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman C.J. Edwards and defensive lineman Zach Groves.
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