2026 Four-Star Offensive Lineman Drops Shocking Hint About Tennessee’s Top Rival Schools—Who’s Really Leading?

Tennessee is recruiting toward a prospect for its 2026 football recruiting class.The 6-foot-7, 295-pound prospect is from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, North Carolina. 247Sports ranks Shabazz as the No. 30 offensive tackle in 2026 and the No. 16 player in North Carolina.Tennessee offered Shabazz a scholarship on Feb. 11. He officially visited Tennessee on June 13.Tennessee is zeroing in on a potential game-changer for their 2026 football recruiting haul, and trust me, this kid’s got the buzz that’s hard to ignore. J.B. Shabazz — a massive 6-foot-7, 295-pound offensive lineman hailing from East Forsyth High in North Carolina — just dropped a bombshell by naming the Vols among his top three schools, alongside Ohio State and South Carolina. The anticipation is real as he’s set to reveal his final decision this Friday at 6 p.m. EDT. 247Sports pegs Shabazz as the No. 30 offensive tackle nationally for 2026 and the No. 16 prospect in the Tar Heel State. The Volunteers have been courting him hard ever since their scholarship offer back in February and his official campus visit in June. With 16 commits already headed for Knoxville, including big names like Faizon Brandon and Tyreek King, adding Shabazz could seriously beef up their offensive front. This recruiting saga is shaping up to be one you’ll wanna keep a close eye on—things are heating up in Rocky Top like never before! LEARN MORE2026 four-star offensive lineman J.B. Shabazz announced Tennessee in his top three schools, along with Ohio State and South Carolina. He will announce his commitment at 6 p.m. EDT on Friday.The Vols have 16 commitments in their 2026 football recruiting class: quarterback Faizon Brandon, wide receiver Tyreek King, tight end Carson Sneed, offensive lineman Gabriel Osenda, linebacker Braylon Outlaw, defensive lineman CJ Edwards, defensive lineman Zach Groves, safety KJ McClain, safety Luke Thompson, defensive end Kedric Golston II, offensive lineman Edward Baker, wide receiver Zaydyn Anderson, quarterback Legend Bey, defensive lineman Dereon Albert, linebacker TJ White, cornerback Jamyan Theodore and defensive lineman Darryl Rivers.