2026 4-star recruit that’s committed to Big 10 program set to visit Tennessee for Vols’ matchup against Vanderbilt
The Tennessee Vols are hoping to swipe a 2026 football commit from a Big 10 program.
The Tennessee Vols are hoping to swipe a 2026 football commit from a Big 10 program.
According to On3’s Steve Wiltfong, the Vols are set to receive a visit from 2026 four-star defensive lineman Carter Gooden.
Gooden has been committed to the UCLA Bruins since July.
Carter Gooden is expected to visit Rocky Top for Tennessee’s game against Vanderbilt on November 29
According to Wilftong, Gooden will take an official visit to Tennessee on November 29 for the Vols’ regular season finale against the Vanderbilt Commodores.
“UCLA four-star edge commit Carter Gooden is on the board and is slated to take an official visit for the Vanderbilt game to end the regular season,” wrote Witlfong.
Gooden, 6-foot-4/260 lbs from Marion, MA, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 14 defensive lineman in the nation and the No. 98 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class.
Scouting report via 247Sports: “Early-entry big man that needs some time to age, but one that has a chance to mature into a real nuisance up front with his large features and nimble movements. Still relatively new to the game of football as he grew up in Canada and played a variety of different sports throughout his youth, but started to figure things out as a junior. Has attacked primarily from the corner in an even front, but future is likely on the inside as he looks like he should eventually carry 285 pounds or more. Launches out of his stance and into the backfield with impressive get-off and has the sudden hands to fight off blocks. Frequently in control of his body, which allows him to quickly change course. Can get tied up a little too much at times in individual battles, but has displayed the ability to run the cleat line and make stops in pursuit. Needs to clean up the pad level and improve mooring strength, but should be viewed as a potential impact player on Saturdays that can twist his way through protection while offering alignment flexibility.”
Tennessee currently has 23 players committed to its 2026 recruiting class, which is ranked No. 9 in the nation.
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