Tennessee to get 4-star IOL Sean Tatum back on campus this week
The clock is ticking on the recruitment of Port Saint Lucie (Fla. ) John Carroll four-star interior offensive lineman Sean Tatum . The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder is eyeing a July 18 commitment.
That’s now around four months away, and while that may seem far out, it’ll be here before you know it. There won’t be too many opportunities for schools to get him on campus before decision day rolls around. One of Tatum’s top contenders is Tennessee .
Head coach Josh Heupel and the Volunteers are prioritizing the trench monster, who last visited Knoxville for a game last season. Earlier this month, Tatum told Rivals’ Chad Simmons that he was set to return for a trip this Tuesday. He confirmed that on social media over the weekend: Going up to Knoxville this Tuesday #GBO @ChadSimmons_ @TomLoy247 @Andrew_Ivins pic.
twitter. com/CBvVBJQWfl — Sean Tatum (@BigSean_74) March 15, 2026 Back in September, Tatum named a top five. Tennessee made the cut, as did Florida , Florida State , Ohio State and Miami .
The Vols have been in the mix for a while and are working to pull him away from the trio of Sunshine State powers. “I love the people at Tennessee,” Tatum recently told Simmons. “Coach (Glen) Elarbee is very personable and has a lot of history with offensive linemen.