Josh Heupel Checks In On Elite 2026 TE Kendre Harrison

Tennessee Volunteers head coach Josh Heupel stopped by Reidsville High School to check in on 2026 five-star tight end Kendre Harrison (Reidsville, N.C.).

The recruiting trail never sleeps in college football, especially during an open period. College coaches are now allowed to go around the country and visit high schools and top prospects. Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel has made a litany of trips in the past few days, including one to 2026 five-star tight end Kendre Harrison.

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Standing out at the Elite 11 is difficult. There are tons of high-major talents in every position group, many of them upperclassmen. Yet, Harrison stood out from the moment he touched the field. He carries a legit 6-7 and 235-pound frame and looks every part of the basketball player he is. Harrison routinely throws down transition dunks and can do the same on the football field. He's a mismatch nightmare that dominated 7-on-7 periods with his superior leaping ability. Harrison high-pointed the football several times, and with his wingspan, it was impossible for defensive backs to get back in the frame.

Tennessee offered Harrison in January and got him on campus on April 1 and on November 18 for the Georgia game. The Vols liked Harrison a lot, and he returned their sentiments. He gave several glowing reviews of the visit, complimenting new tight ends coach Alec Ablen, who got a promotion after former tight ends coach and offensive coordinator Alex Golesh took the USF head coaching job. Abeln has done a notable job on the recruiting trail, getting in several high-profile recruitments already. Harrison has one of those recruitments - the major players are Tennessee, Georgia, Florida State, and Alabama. He drew many comparisons on the sideline to Georgia tight end Darnell Washington, one of the most dominant blocking Y-tight ends college football has recently had.

Harrison is the No. 7 prospect in the 2026 class, according to 247Sports' Composite Rankings. He also checks in as the No. 30 basketball prospect in his cycle on the composite rankings.

2026 5-star TE Kendre Harrison during the Elite 11 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo credit Evan Crowell)

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