The Tennessee Vols officially have a second five-star player in their 2025 recruiting class
The Tennessee Vols officially have a second five-star player in their 2025 recruiting class. Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders has long been the centerpiece of the Vols' 2025 recruiting class. And for the last five months (since his commitment in August), he was the only five-star player in Tennessee's 2025 class. That changed on Thursday. […]
The Tennessee Vols officially have a second five-star player in their 2025 recruiting class.
Five-star offensive lineman David Sanders has long been the centerpiece of the Vols' 2025 recruiting class. And for the last five months (since his commitment in August), he was the only five-star player in Tennessee's 2025 class.
That changed on Thursday.
2025 defensive lineman Isaiah Campbell, who signed with Tennessee in December, has been elevated to five-star status by On3.
Scouting report via 247Sports: Moldable defensive lineman that can be deployed in a variety of different ways at the next level in both odd and even fronts. Size hasn’t been third-party verified in over a year, but looks to be north of 6-foot-3 with the room to eventually carry 285 pounds or more. Produced in a big way as a junior, racking up 110 tackles and 16 sacks as he used active hands to get off blocks. Adequate get-off at this stage and has the burst to dart laterally and make stops while in pursuit. Understands how to find leverage, but isn’t the most consistent edge setter and is likely going to need some technical refinement before he’s ready to be a full-time contributor on Saturdays. Overall, should be viewed as a scheme versatile point-of-attack defender that can slow down the run and add some value as a pass rusher. Could take a major step forward after a developmental year or two in a college strength program. Sunday upside if he can keep progressing.
Campbell, who attended the same high school (Southern) as former Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright, was a late addition to the Vols' 2025 recruiting class.
The Durham, NC native was committed to the Clemson Tigers for nearly eight months before decommitting in late September.
Tennessee ramped up their recruiting efforts after Campbell decommitted from Clemson and they were able to sign the talented defensive lineman after he made a couple of visits to Knoxville last fall.
Campbell is rated by On3 as the No. 30 overall player in the nation.
