# Niko Kampas Commits to Tennessee over Auburn, Michigan & Vanderbilt

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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: 2026-07-17T15:14:22+00:00
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## Resource

Tennessee Volunteers secure a key commitment as four-star offensive tackle Niko Kampas, a standout from the NFL Academy in London, joins Josh Heupel’s 2027 class. Can the Vols’ growing European pipeline become a game-changer in SEC recruiting wars? Eric Cain breaks down what Kampas’ elite size and developmental upside mean for Tennessee’s offensive line, analyzing how recent additions like Kamari Hudson, Princeton Uwaifo, and transfer portal moves shape the unit’s future. With priority targets locked in and all eyes now on five-star running back David Gabriel Georges’ decision, the Vols’ recruiting class—small in number but stacked with top prospects—could make a big impact. Will Tennessee beat Ohio State for David Gabriel Georges and continue their surge up the rankings?

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