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Sean Tatum Talks Latest in Tennessee Football Recruitment

Sean Tatum is one of the better offensive linemen in the state, and he recently caught up with Vols On SI to detail the latest in his Vols recruitment.
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The Tennessee Volunteers are one of the better teams in the recruiting world, as they have been able to land multiple different high caliber players in the 2026 class, and they are now looking to land the best of the best in the 2027 recruiting class as well.

One of the players they have been targeting is Sean Tatum. Tatum is an offensive lineman from the state of Florida. He is ranked as the 112th best player in the nation, the 4th best interior offensive lineman, and the 10th best player in the state of Florida.

Tatum recently caught up with Vols On SI to detail the latest in his recruitment.

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Sep 27, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Tennessee Volunteers mascot Smokey celebrates with the team after winning the game against the Mississippi State Bulldogs at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

"I think it’s going great," said the 2027 offensive lineman when speaking to Vols On SI about his Tennessee Volunteers recruitment.

There are multiple coaches who have been recruiting the talented prospect. This includes his position coach Glen Elarbee.

"I’m hearing from Coach Cruse and Coach Elarbee, and we always just catch up on things and talk about how the o-line did every game."

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Tennessee coach Josh Heupel during a NCAA football game between Tennessee and UAB at Neyland Stadium in Knoxville, Tenn., September 20, 2025. | Angelina Alcantar/News Sentinel / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Will Tatum be visiting the Tennessee Volunteers? He details his visit plans for the Tennessee Volunteers schedule.

"I plan on going to the Oklahoma game."

Does Tatum feel like a priority at this time?

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Sep 27, 2025; Starkville, Mississippi, USA; Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel and Mississippi State Bulldogs head coach Jeff Lebby talk before the game at Davis Wade Stadium at Scott Field. Mandatory Credit: Wesley Hale-Imagn Images | Wesley Hale-Imagn Images

"Yes, definitely, we talk every week."

There are multiple different teams that have started to stand out at this time for the talented offensive lineman. He named the schools that are doing the best right now, as anything can change per usual.

"Right now, it’s Miami, Tennessee, Ohio State, FSU, and Florida. Tennessee is definitely one of my top schools; they have been for a while."

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CALEB SISK

Caleb Sisk is a talented sports journalist from the state of Georgia. Originally from Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sisk's passion for sports grew. Bringing years of recruiting coverage experience, he has been named a National Recruiting Reporter and covers various college sites on the On SI network. He takes pride in covering recruiting and has been featured by numerous companies for his excellent coverage and knowledge. He has also spent time at other companies, including Rivals, where he covered the Tennessee Volunteers.

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