The Vols continue to be active in the 2025 quarterback market. It is just one of the greatest recruiting subplots around the program; they took quarterback Jake Merklinger in the 2024 class to add quality deepness behind assumed 2024 starter Nico Iamaleava, yet they are wanting to take a large swing in 2025.

Quarterback KJ Lacey remains to be gone over in these conversations. The mentoring team hasn't picked one guy, though George MacIntyre has a very early instance as their No. 1 target. Lacey posted remarkable statistics during his student season at Saraland High School, teaming up with 2024 Alabama wide receiver dedicate Ryan Williams en route to winning a state champion.

There's a listing of early suitors for Lacey. Tennessee has rate of interest, however the Crimson Tide might be the very early group to defeat. Resources confirm to Volunteer Nation that Lacey has spent the springtime attempting to schedule informal visits with several programs, as well as we reported recently that he had a see with Tennessee set for the weekend break of April 8.

Those near to the scenario updated us, explaining that Lacey does not intend to take a trip on Easter weekend as well as prefers to be with his family throughout that time. Both sides will work to locate a date that helps both celebrations; Lacey is fascinated by head coach Josh Heupel, offensive planner Joey Halzle, and exactly how their violation runs.

Obtaining face time with each 2025 quarterback will certainly be crucial in Tennessee's analysis process. Heupel spent the initial couple of weeks after the Orange Bowl traveling to different basketball games as well as secondary schools to develop those partnerships.