Tennessee made another major statement on the recruiting path on Saturday, signing four-star receiver Travis Smith Jr. out of Georgia.
Smith was formerly assumed to be a Georgia supporter, but a last Tennessee official visit appeared to seal the deal for the Volunteers.
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Smith stands 6-4 and weighs 200 pounds. According to the 247Sports Composite Rankings, the Atlanta product ranked 113th in the nation for the class of 2025. He’s the 16th-ranked receiver in the class and the 14th-ranked player from Georgia.
On3 rates Smith as the 59th best player in the class.
The Peach State receiver selected Tennessee over Auburn, Alabama, and Georgia. Smith was able to pay official visits to each of his finalists during June, as many other candidates did. It was one of several trips to Knoxville over the last year, as Smith accepted his Tennessee offer in September. Tennessee quickly welcomed him on campus, allowing him to compete in games against Texas A&M and Georgia.
Smith brings a huge body to the table, which Tennessee lacks in the class right now. He’s regarded as a player who may not have elite speed, but he excels in contested catch situations where he can easily rise over opponents.
Smith is Tennessee’s 17th commitment in the 2025 cycle. According to 247Sports, the arrival lifts the Volunteers up to number 11 in the overall class rankings.
