Tennessee is recruiting both the elite defender and his brother, and it’s clear the relationship between the family and DL Rodney Garner is a strong one.
Josh Heupel and the Tennessee Vols picked up a huge victory over Ryan Day and the Ohio State Buckeyes earlier this month with the commitment of 5-star Chattanooga Baylor running back David Gabriel Georges. Now, the attention of Tennessee’s recruiting efforts turns to a player currently in the Buckeyes’ 2027 recruiting class — 5-star edge rusher DJ Jacobs.
Tennessee has a potential inroad with the star high school pass rusher. Vols defensive line coach Rodney Garner coached Jacobs’ father at the University of Georgia, and that relationship appears to be a strong one.
Jacobs’ brother highlights connection between family and Tennessee DL coach Rodney Garner
2028 four-star DL Dawson Jacobs, DJ’s brother, spoke with Rivals’ Chad Simmons recently about the Tennessee connection. He kept it simple when describing the bond between the family and Garner…