2026 four-star tight end Carson Sneed of Nashville, Tenn., has committed to the Tennessee Volunteers.
Donelson Christian Academy tight ends Carson Sneed had expected to take his recruitment a little further than he did, but the talented Nashville native opted to call it quits early and pledge to the Tennessee Volunteers. On Monday, Sneed chose the University of Tennessee over Auburn, Ohio State, Ole Miss, and Louisville.
According to the On3 Industry Rankings, Sneed is the No. 174 talent in the 2026 class. Grimsley High School quarterback Faizon Brandon committed to Tennessee on Saturday, becoming the second pledge in his cycle. The Vols are off and running in the 2026 cycle after hitting multiple key milestones and already having two priorities in place. Sneed is the younger brother of Tennessee wide receiver Dayton Sneed, who walked on to the team.
Tight ends coach Alec Abeln has been on a tear recently, securing a commitment from Sneed in the 2026 class and switching Derby High School tight end Da’Saahn Brame from Oregon in the 2025 class. Abeln will most likely complete his job in 2025, as the Vols have Brame and Southlake Carroll High School tight end Jack VanDorselaer committed. However, Tennessee would like to add Providence Day School tight end Kendre Harrison to the mix in 2026; Harrison is ranked as the No. 9 overall recruit in his class and has Tennessee among his top six colleges.
Tennessee’s 2026 Recruiting Class:
- Faizon Brandon, QB
- Carson Sneed, TE
