Julian Lewis Reclasses To 2025, Gives National QB Market Another Name

2026 five-star quarterback Julian Lewis (Carrollton, Ga.) has reclassified to 2025, which is big news for the Tennessee Volunteers even though they aren't recruiting him.

Carrollton High School quarterback Julian Lewis was the No. 1 prospect in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings. Lewis had a stellar two-year high school career before committing to the USC Trojans and head coach Lincoln Riley. He reclassified to 2025 on Tuesday morning, and while the Vols aren't pursuing Lewis, it is of note to them.

Alabama and Georgia were two programs that had continued to recruit Lewis despite his commitment to USC. The Crimson Tide and head coach Nick Saban developed strong relationships with Lewis and his family, but Saban retired this offseason. Alabama is still without a 2025 quarterback, and they were recruiting one of Tennessee's top options at the position.

Brentwood Academy quarterback George MacIntyre told On3's Chad Simmons earlier this month that Alabama, LSU, and Tennessee were the three programs that had separated themselves in his recruitment, but that two schools were standing apart from the field. With Underwood off to LSU, you must assume that this is a two-team race between the Crimson Tide and the Vols for the top uncommitted signal caller in the country.

While Lewis's reclassification doesn't mean that Alabama will pivot to him and leave MacIntyre, it does give them another national option at a premium position. Seven of the top-10 quarterbacks in the 2025 cycle have already made their college commitments. 

247Sports' Composite: Top 2025 Quarterbacks

1. Bryce Underwood - LSU
2. Julian Lewis - USC
3. George MacIntyre - Uncommitted
4. Tavien St. Clair - Ohio State
5. Deuce Knight - Notre Dame
6. Antwann Hill - Uncommitted
7. Akili Smith Jr. - Oregon
8. KJ Lacey - Texas
9. Husan Longstreet - Uncommitted
10. Carter Smith - Michigan

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