Just In: Vols Lose Commitment of Coveted 2023 DB

Moments ago, prized Alabama defensive back Sylvester Smith announced his de-commitment from Tennessee via Instagram. Smith has been committed to Tennessee

Matt Ray|

Moments ago, prized Alabama defensive back Sylvester Smith announced his de-commitment from Tennessee via Instagram.

Smith has been committed to Tennessee since late April, but the new Auburn staff under Hugh Freeze has prioritized the Yellow Hammer state prospect of late and managed to get him to campus recently.

Smith’s de-commitment takes Tennessee’s class total to 24, but the Vols have already had 5 defensive backs enroll early and start bowl practice. You can see the full list of early enrollees to begin Bowl practice below.

QB Nico Iamaleava

OL Sham Umarov

OL Vysen Lang

DL Nathan Robinson

Edge Caleb Herring

CB Jordan Matthews

CB Cristian Conyer

CB Rickey Gibson

WR Nathan Leacock

Safety Jack Luttrell

Safety John Slaughter II

Linebacker Arion Carter

Linebacker Jeremiah Telander

Linebacker Jalen Smith

Published Dec 18, 2022

MATT RAY

Matt Ray is the publisher of Sports Illustrated-FanNation's Volunteer Country, serving as a beat reporter covering football, recruiting, and occasionally other sports. Matt also is a lead analyst at Sports Illustrated All-American, Sports Illustrated lead authority in high school recruiting coverage. When not at work covering the Tennessee Volunteers or the recruiting trail, Matt enjoys spending time with his wife Destiny traveling the country.

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