Iamaleava is considered the No. 4 quarterback and the No. 7 player in the 2023 class making him a highly sought after recruit. In fact, the 6-foot-5 quarterback is the highest rated quarterback prospect to choose the Vols since Peyton Manning in 1994.
Former Alabama defensive back Brandon Turnage has announced on his Instagram this week that he would change his plans and join the Tennessee Volunteers. Turnage had previously stated he was going to enroll at the University of Georgia but changed his plans after the Bulldogs acquired former Clemson cornerback Derion Kendrick.
Recently retired former Cowboys and Raiders tight end Jason Witten has been named the head coach at Liberty Christian School in Denton County, Texas, according to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter.
Former Tennessee Volunteers head coach and Alabama defensive coordinator Jeremy Pruitt is reportedly working on a deal to join the New York Jets coaching staff, according to Bruce Feldman of Fox Sports and The Athletic.
Last week the University of Tennessee made the decision to fire head football coach Jeremey Pruitt amid several recruiting allegations that have overshadowed the program. Additionally Phillip Fulmer resigned from his position as athletic director, leaving holes in two leadership positions for the Vols to fill. Tennessee moved quickly and hired Danny White to be the new athletic director and this morning it has named Josh Heupel as the new head football coach.
It was announced Monday morning that Tennessee head coach Jeremy Pruitt has been fired “for cause” after an internal investigation found alleged NCAA violations within the program, as reported by Pete Thamel of Yahoo Supports. Pruitt finished his tenure in Knoxville with a 16-19 overall record.