Four-star linebacker Edwin Spillman released a top two including Ohio State and Tennessee as well as his upcoming commitment date Monday afternoon. Spillman will announce his college commitment on July 21.
4-star LB Edwin Spillman (@ESpillman13) will commit on July 24 and choose between Tennessee and Ohio State👀
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— On3 Recruits (@On3Recruits) July 10, 2023
Tennessee has long targeted Spillman as one of the best linebackers in the 2024 recruiting cycle. The 6-foot-1, 216 pound linebacker is a Nashville native and standout at Lipscomb Academy. Edwin’s older brother, Nate, is an incoming freshman receiver in the Volunteer program.
Spillman ranks as a four-star recruit and the nation’s No. 334 player according to the 247sports composite rankings. The instate prospect also ranks as the state’s eighth best prep player and the No. 28 linebacker in the country.
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The Nashville native has frequently made the 180-mile trek east on Interstate-40. Spillman has visited Tennessee seven times total including three times in 2023.
However, Spillman is no stranger in Columbus either. The blue-chip recruit has visited Ohio State four times including an official visit last month. Spillman also took June official visits to Florida State, Georgia and Tennessee.
Tennessee football’s 2024 recruiting class currently contains 16 commitments but four-star Jordan Burns is the only linebacker currently committed. The Vols are still pursuing a number of linebackers including Spillman and four-star Tylen Singleton.
The Vols’ 16 commit recruiting class ranks No. 11 nationally according to the 247sports team rankings.
