Tennessee Vols are one of the top schools for 2026 4-star edge rusher
The Tennessee Vols are very much in the mix to land a talented edge rusher in the 2026 recruiting class. 2026 four-star edge rusher Anthony Jones included the Volunteers among his top three schools on Monday. Washington and UCLA also made Jones' top three. Jones, 6-foot-5/240 lbs from Irvine, CA, is rated by 247Sports as […]
The Tennessee Vols are very much in the mix to land a talented edge rusher in the 2026 recruiting class.
2026 four-star edge rusher Anthony Jones included the Volunteers among his top three schools on Monday.
Washington and UCLA also made Jones' top three.
Jones, 6-foot-5/240 lbs from Irvine, CA, is rated by 247Sports as the No. 16 edge rusher in the nation and the No. 23 player in the state of California. He's also rated as the 173 overall player in the 2026 recruiting class.
The scouting report on Jones from 247Sports national recruiting analyst Greg Biggins suggests that the four-star recruit has "NFL upside".
From 247Sports: Intriguing defensive lineman with a lot of next level traits. Has a long 6-5, 240 pound frame with close to an 80” wingspan and shows the ability to play inside or outside. A natural edge rusher who can use his length and get-off to win one on one battles. Took reps at tackle at the Under Armour Next Camp in March and showed he could win in tight spaces with quickness and hands. Has an aggressive edge to him and plays with a motor. Has the athleticism to run down plays from outside his area and is still just scratching the surface of where we think his game can get to in a few years. Has the frame to easily add another 25 pounds or so and shows the positional versatility to play in multiple schemes. Easy high major Power 4 prospect with an NFL upside.
Jones is set to take an official visit to Tennessee in late June. The Vols are currently viewed as the frontrunners for the California native.
Jones is planning to announce his commitment before his senior season starts later this fall.
