The University of Tennessee football program is still piecing together its 2009 class, but the Volunteers have added a big linchpin for 2010.
Ooltewah junior star Jacquez Smith committed to UT, Owls coach Benny Monroe told The Times Free Press this morning.
Smith, 6-foot-3, 240-pound defender, has been called one of the nations best junior defenders by several recruiting services.
As for UTs 2009 class, todays recruits are being broken down into four frequently-updated categories Enrolled in January, Signed with UT today, Signed Elsewhere, Committed and Waiting Word.
Brew up some coffee and feverishly hit the refresh button, because well be here all day.
Kiffins press conference is scheduled for 5:30 p.m., but its entirely possible that UTs class wont be completed at that point. Some prospects have mentioned the possibility of waiting a few days.