# CAN'T MISS: Why Tennessee MUST SECURE David Gabriel Georges, Malik Howard for ’27 Recruiting Class

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Podcast: [Locked On Vols - Daily Podcast On Tennessee Volunteers Football & Basketball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-vols-daily-podcast-on-tennessee-volunteers-football-basketball-774642)
Published: 2026-05-27T04:05:00+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers football faces a high-stakes recruiting battle as Eric Cain spotlights four must-have prospects for the 2027 class, including five-star running back David Gabriel Georges and local standout Malik Howard. Can Josh Heupel land at least three to secure the Vols’ future championship hopes? The episode spotlights why elite in-state talent remains critical, with June 5th shaping up as a pivotal date for official visits. The discussion shifts to big-picture program changes as Eric Cain compares the anticipated impact of new defensive coordinator Jim Knowles versus strength and conditioning chief Derek Owings for the 2026 season. Should college football copy the NFL’s year-round model—and how would collective bargaining transform recruiting, player movement, and fan engagement? Get the latest on the SEC spring meetings, Tennessee baseball’s postseason push, and what’s next under Heupel’s relentless recruiting drive.

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