Tennessee hosted Auburn commit Hezekiah Harris on Saturday for a junior day and the Alabama native was impressed by Rocky Top.

“I enjoyed getting to bond with the coaches,” Harris said. “Getting to know them and stuff and the environment they have built at Tennessee.”

He committed to Auburn for a reason, but has been willing to listen to other schools and take visits. What is the main reason that Tennessee has caught his eye?

“Just the coaches and coach Chop,” Harris said. “He really stands out. He is a great guy.“

Levorn Harbin has developed into quite the asset for Tennessee. He resonates with recruits and builds strong bonds with everyone involved.

“He is a great coach and I feel like he can really help me with my game. Just being able to develop me. Just working on the run and stopping the run.”

He and his family also got to spend time with head coach Josh Heupel on Saturday.

“He a good coach,” Harris said. “He got close with my family today. I like him.“

And having the thoughts, approval and backup of his family is certainly something he wants and leans on.

“I would say that’s one of the biggest things,” Harris said. “To have them signed off. They liked it and I liked it.”

One of the main reasons that he got back to Tennessee for the first time in two years is how Tennessee has been recruiting him. They have been talking to him every day and that stood out enough to push him to want to take another look. The plan going forward is to visit Auburn next weekend, but to continue to look at schools and take more visits. 

“Just keep visiting schools and seeing what I like,” Harris said.

And what exactly is he looking for?

“Really that family environment and the fan base,” Harris said. “And to have coaches that I know are going to be able to develop me.”

Tennessee would like to add multiple edge pass rushers in the 2026 class.