Still celebrating the news of the Tennessee football team landing 5-star playmaker Salesi Moa? Hey, we don't blame you for that, as it was easily one of the biggest surprises of the summer and it's a huge get for the staff.
Josh Heupel somehow pulled this off, as plenty of people assumed Moa was going to stay home and play for the Utah Utes at the next level. Nope, it's not going to happen. With Moa on board, Tennessee now holds the No. 9 recruiting class in the country.
Could a leap into the Top 5 be in the works? It won't be easy, but in order for that to happen, Heupel needs to prioritize two main targets still left on his board. We're of course talking about wideout Tristen Keys and running back Savion Hiter, who Heupel needs to be in contact with asap after Moa announced his pledge to the Vols:
— Savion “Cinco” Hiter (High-ter) (@5starsavi) July 25, 2025
Savion Hiter and Tristen Keys remain a top priority for Tennessee football
Starting off with Keys, his final decision is coming on Aug. 19 and that's a date that people most definitely have circled on their calendars. The 5-star prospect is ranked the No. 1 running back in the country and he's deciding between Tennessee, Michigan, Georgia and Ohio State.
The assumption is this is a two-team battle between the Vols and Wolverines, though you never know what might happen late. Regardless of that, Heupel has been putting in work here, with quarterback commit Faizon Brandon also assisting in the recruiting efforts.
The same can be said there with Keys, as Brandon hasn't minced words when discussing what the two would be able to get done together in Knoxville. Keys is the nation's No. 1 WR, but he's also committed to LSU and Brian Kelly.
The receiver is no question on 'flip watch' moving forward, with Tennessee even being viewed as the main competition for the Tigers. Can you imagine a scenario where Keys and Hiter BOTH join Brandon, Moa and tackle Gabriel Osenda? Bringing in five 5-stars for the '26 class would be a dream - it's on Heupel to get that done.