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Vols keep CB Slim Leavell home: ‘Tennessee has always felt special to me’

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Brandon “Slim” Leavell is staying home. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound three-star cornerback out of Madison (Tenn. ) Goodpasture committed to Tennessee after the Vols made him a major priority under the new defensive staff.

Leavell chose Tennessee over Clemson, Florida, Florida State and NC State after building strong relationships in Knoxville and feeling a deep connection to […]

Brandon “Slim” Leavell is staying home. The 6-foot-2, 175-pound three-star cornerback out of Madison (Tenn. ) Goodpasture committed to Tennessee after the Vols made him a major priority under the new defensive staff.

Leavell chose Tennessee over Clemson , Florida , Florida State and NC State after building strong relationships in Knoxville and feeling a deep connection to the home-state program. “Tennessee always felt special to me,” Leavell told Rivals. “Tennessee offered me on Feb 23 and the new staff have been heavily recruiting me.

They have made me a priority and have visited me multiple times. I have had great conversations with all of them, and I have created great relationships. I feel special being recruited by such guys.