Tennessee saw its offensive line group for 2026 get weakened on Monday when Kennesaw (Ga.) North Cobb offensive lineman Brandon Anderson decommitted from the Volunteers. Anderson shared the news with On3’s Hayes Fawcett.
The loss of Anderson particularly stings Tennessee because he had been committed to the Volunteers since last October. The 6-foot-4, 320-pounder has more than 20 reported offers and now the waiting game begins again for the schools that originally wanted Anderson but saw him choose Tennessee last fall.
Anderson told GoVols247 last fall that he picked Tennessee over Georgia and Georgia Tech. When Anderson originally committed, he gave the Volunteers their third commitment for the 2026 class, joining 5-star quarterback Faizon Brandon and 4-star tight end Carson Sneed.
“I talked to my mom about it and stuff,” Anderson said at the time. “She was happy about my decision, so I just wanted to commit. And I love Tennessee.”
Three months later, Anderson is reportedly re-opening his recruitment. He is currently a 4-star prospect in the industry-generated 247 Composite. He’s ranked as the No. 22 interior offensive line prospect and the No. 34 recruit from the state of Georgia. Overall, he sits at No. 287 in the Composite player rankings.
Now, Tennessee will be forced to regroup in its pursuit of offensive line talent for its 2026 class. UT currently has 7 known commits, with Baylor School’s Gabriel Osenda the only lineman currently pledged to the class.