This week, one of the Tennessee Volunteers’ 2026 recruiting boards received a bullish message from one of its touted prospects. Head coach Josh Heupel, who has already signed seven members from the 2026 class, is likely to add another.
Jamyan Theodore, the 6-foot, 165-pound cornerback from Baylor School, has been in near-constant contact with the Vols’ staff.
“I just am grateful for the way they have been contacting me, from Coach Heupel to Coach Martinez and Coach ET as well,” Theodore told Volquest of the growing relationship with Tennessee.
“We talk every week. Almost every day for real. I am talking with someone from Tennessee a lot. Coach O’Rourke is talking with me as well. They are communicating a lot and letting me know they are ready to get me up there for 865 Live and other future visits.”
Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel
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Theodore confirmed plans to attend the Volunteers’ 865 Live camp this summer, with additional official visits on the horizon. He also explained why Heupel’s camp is so interested in him.
“They just tell me they like my fluidity and the way I can move my hips,” Theodore said. “They like my raw ability to play DB, and they like my ball skills. They think I have great ball skills for a DB. They like the way I can move and play as DB, and they think I can develop to be a great player.”
Most important to Theodore is the bond he’s formed with the coaching staff and the sense of comfort he feels on campus.
“Tennessee is very high on my list,” he said. “They are one of the schools I am considering a lot. It feels like home to me”.
“I am looking to build an even better relationship with the coaches. My relationships with the staff is really good and we talk a lot, so just building on that and seeing even more of the school in-depth, like the academic side and the facilities.” He added.
