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🚨🟧 COMMIT ALERT: 2027 In-State TE Malik Howard Picks Tennessee Football 🏈🔥

Tennessee football has landed another major piece for its future, as highly regarded 2027 tight end Malik Howard has officially committed to the Volunteers. The Oak Ridge, Tennessee native chose to stay home and continue his football journey in Knoxville, giving the Vols a significant recruiting victory.

Howard, a 4-star prospect and one of the top tight ends in the 2027 recruiting class, held more than 30 scholarship offers from powerhouse programs across the country. After weighing interest from schools such as Alabama, Notre Dame, and Oregon, the talented pass-catcher decided Tennessee was the right fit.

Standing around 6-foot-3 and weighing over 230 pounds, Howard is known for his reliable hands, athleticism, and ability to create mismatches in the passing game. His commitment gives the Volunteers one of the most promising young tight end prospects in the nation and strengthens an already growing 2027 recruiting class.

For Tennessee fans, this commitment is especially important because Howard is an in-state star. Keeping elite local talent at home has been a key priority for the Vols’ coaching staff, and Howard’s decision represents another win on the recruiting trail.

With Howard now on board, Tennessee continues building momentum for the future as the Volunteers look to remain among the SEC’s top recruiting programs. The future in Knoxville just got even brighter. 🍊🔥