Breaking:Defensive lineman Darrion Smith commits to Tennessee football over Ohio State
Tennessee football outbid Ohio State for defensive lineman Darrion Smith, extending its winning streak in recruiting. On Tuesday, the 6-foot-2, 265-pound Baltimore native made his commitment to the Vols.
Smith, a senior at St. Frances Academy, is ranked by 247Sports Composite as a three-star recruit. In the 2025 class, he is ranked No. 650 overall and No. 69 among defensive lineman. More than 20 institutions, including SEC schools Ole Miss, South Carolina, Tennessee, LSU, and Oklahoma, offered scholarships to Smith.
After returning home from an unofficial weekend visit to UT, he made his announcement.
When the early signing period opens on December 4, Smith will be able to sign. In UT’s 2025 class, he is the 21st commitment.
Smith joins four-star quarterback George MacIntyre, defensive lineman Mariyon Dye, wide receiver Travis Smith, defensive lineman Ethan Utley, linebacker Christian Gass, wide receiver Radarious Jackson, edge rusher Jayden Loftin, offensive lineman Douglas Utu, tight end Da’Saahn Brame, safety Lagonza Hayward, and tight end Jack Van Dorselaer.
In addition, the Vols are adding defensive lineman Charles House, wide receiver Joakim Dodson, defensive back Tre Poteat, defensive back Dylan Lewis, offensive tackle Antoni Kade Ogumoro, running back Justin Baker, safety Sidney Walton, and star cornerback Tyler Redmond (all three stars).
