The Tennessee Vols' biggest remaining recruiting target is 2025 five-star offensive tackle David Sanders Jr. 

Sanders, 6-foot-6/270 lbs from Charlotte, NC, is rated in 247Sports' composite rankings as the No. 1 offensive tackle in the nation and the No. 2 overall player in the 2025 recruiting class. 

Clemson and Georgia are viewed as the biggest threats to Tennessee in the battle for Sanders. 

The Tigers seemingly have a small advantage in this recruiting battle because Sanders grew up rooting for Clemson. 

Tennessee, however, also has a small advantage in the battle for Sanders. 

The coveted five-star recruit is planning to announce his commitment in July or August according to 247Sports' Anna Adams. 

That means that Sanders will be making his decisions shortly after wrapping up his official visits in June. 

Ohio State, a program that's trying to become a major factor for Sanders but still appears to be trailing behind Clemson, Georgia, and Tennessee, will receive the final official visit from Sanders before he announces his decision. 

The Vols, though, will receive the final official visit among the perceived top three schools. Sanders will take his official visit to Tennessee on June 14. He'll visit Georgia on June 7 and Clemson on May 31. 

Getting the last official visit is always key. And while Ohio State is getting the last visit, it's still big for the Vols that they're getting an official visit from Sanders after he takes his official visits to Clemson and Georgia. That visit to Knoxville will be fresh on his mind when he makes his decision. And more importantly, Sanders will be able to immediately compare how he feels at Tennessee during his official visit with how he felt during his official visits to Clemson and Georgia. 

Is this going to be the deciding factor for Sanders? 

Probably not. But it's certainly not a bad position for the Vols to be in. This is a battle that Tennessee badly wants to win. Landing Sanders over Clemson and Georgia (and Ohio State) would send a huge message to the rest of college football that the Volunteers have staying power under Josh Heupel. 

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