# Malik Howard Commits to Tennessee over Notre Dame, Alabama

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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: 2026-06-06T14:09:32+00:00
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Tennessee Volunteers lock down a key hometown recruit as four-star tight end Malik Howard commits to the Vols, edging Notre Dame with Alabama in third. Can Josh Heupel and his staff keep local talent producing big plays on Saturdays? Eric Cain examines the critical value of in-state recruiting. The show features an in-depth look at the Volunteers’ evolving tight end room, including Ethan Davis’s leadership, DaSaahn Brame’s athleticism, and rising prospect Luca Wolf. Recruiting momentum stays high as Eric Cain spotlights the growing 2027 class, headlined by Howard and playmaker Kesean Bowman. How will this stacked recruiting weekend shape Tennessee’s roster and SEC ambitions? Don’t miss this fast-paced breakdown of roster strategy and local legends.

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