Four-star wide receiver Tyreek King is staying right at home - and bringing serious speed with him to Rocky Top. The Knoxville Catholic standout made it official on early signing day, signing with Tennessee and locking in his spot in what’s shaping up to be a dynamic 2026 recruiting class under Josh Heupel.
At 5-foot-10.5, King may not tower over defenders, but don’t let the measurables fool you - his game is built on speed, explosiveness, and the kind of athleticism that pops off the screen. He’s been a highlight machine at the high school level, and now he’s just 12 miles away from taking that next step at Neyland Stadium.
“It means a lot,” King said Wednesday. “It’s a dream come true.”
That dream has been in motion for a while. King committed to the Vols back on October 31, 2024, choosing Tennessee over heavy hitters like Alabama, Auburn, and Michigan. Since then, Heupel and his staff have continued to stack talent around him, including five-star wideout Tristen Keys out of Mississippi - another big-time playmaker who should complement King well in the years ahead.
King isn’t just excited about joining the program - he’s confident this class can make waves.
“We can achieve a lot,” he said. “They’ve got good receivers there, but I feel like the freshmen coming in, we’ve got a great chance of coming in and making an impact. A big impact, of course.”
That confidence isn’t misplaced. According to 247Sports’ Composite Rankings, King is the No. 108 overall player in the country, the No. 15 wide receiver nationally, and the No. 5 prospect in Tennessee. He’s been a difference-maker in high school, and the scouting reports suggest he’s got the tools to do the same in the SEC.
Charles Power of On3 Sports had high praise for King in a recent evaluation, calling him “an elite athlete in the combine setting with long speed and explosion.” Power noted King’s ability to score from anywhere on the field, his burst off the line, and his knack for stacking corners in man coverage. He’s a fluid mover with real shake in his routes - and one of the top deep threats in the entire 2026 cycle.
In short, King can fly. And when he gets the ball in his hands, defenders better have the right angle - or they’ll be watching him head for six.
King was one of 21 players to sign with Tennessee by midday Wednesday, as the Vols continue to build out a class that’s already loaded with offensive firepower. The early signing period is still unfolding, but Tennessee’s 2026 group is already showing signs of being something special - and King figures to be right in the middle of it.