On Saturday afternoon, Faizon Brandon declared his commitment to Tennessee. His choice of the Vols over NC State and SEC foes Alabama and LSU was well-earned. The top player in the 2026 class is a resident of Greensboro, North Carolina, who offers Tennessee an opportunity to sign a player ranked in the top five.
Brandon is the top quarterback in the nation, per 247Sports. In addition, he is the best quarterback in the nation, the best player in North Carolina, and the best player overall. He is the Vols’ first signing of the2026 class, and he becomes the fourth-straight five-star quarterback to commit to Tennessee.
247Sports Director of Scouting Andrew Ivins credits Brandon’s size, athleticism, and strong arm for his early success in his sophomore season.
Ascending signal caller with a strong arm and a unique combination of athleticism for both passing and receiving, as well as pocket-passer size,” Ivins says. Had the best sophomore campaign of any quarterback projected for 2026, finishing atop several important statistical categories (completion %, yards per attempt, and turnover rate).
“Likes to maintain schedules with precise footwork and displays composure under duress. Quite accurate and successful in attacking the middle level, although there is some unevenness in the placement of the deep balls. undoubtedly profited from passing to two Power Four wide outs in his debut season, but game film reveals a potentially explosive player at the next level.
The Grimsley High School quarterback earned the starting job as a sophomore after serving as a backup in 2022. He threw for 3,026 yards, 36 touchdowns, and three interceptions through his sophomore season last year.
Brandon showed poise and confidence as a young quarterback, leading Grimsley to a 13-1 record. The 6-foot-3.5, 197-pound quarterback has the size and athleticism to be an elite quarterback at the next level before starting his junior season.
Since coming to Tennessee, Heupel has done a great job recruiting elite quarterbacks. First, he signed Nico Iamaleava in 2023, then Jake Merklinger in 2024, and has a verbal commitment from 2025 quarterback George MacIntyre and now 2026
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