Tennessee is already laying the groundwork for its 2027 recruiting class, and the Vols just made a notable move by extending a scholarship offer to Keegan Croucher - a four-star quarterback currently committed to Ole Miss.
Croucher, a 6-foot-4, 205-pound signal-caller, made the announcement on Friday, thanking Tennessee offensive coordinator Joey Halzle and head coach Josh Heupel for the offer. It’s a significant development in what’s shaping up to be a competitive recruitment for one of the top quarterback prospects in his class.
Originally from Fonda, New York, Croucher began his high school career at Cheshire Academy in Connecticut before announcing in December that he would transfer to the Baylor School in Chattanooga, Tennessee, to finish out his prep career. That move brings him closer to the heart of SEC country - and closer to Tennessee’s backyard - which only adds intrigue to his recruitment.
Croucher is ranked as the No. 16 quarterback in the 2027 class by 247Sports, and his stock has been on the rise. Ole Miss was ahead of the curve, offering him back on March 1, 2025, and securing his commitment on October 5. But Tennessee’s recent offer signals that the Vols aren’t backing down, even with Croucher already pledged to a conference rival.
Indiana was the first school to recognize Croucher’s potential, offering him a scholarship in May 2024. Since then, his offer sheet has grown into a who’s who of college football. Power programs like Michigan, Georgia, Penn State, Oregon, and Miami have all made their pitch, along with a host of others including Syracuse, Minnesota, Michigan State, Nebraska, Virginia, Kentucky, UConn, Cincinnati, Memphis, Virginia Tech, UCLA, North Carolina, and Arkansas.
It’s clear that Croucher is a quarterback in demand - and now Tennessee is officially in the mix. With his size, arm talent, and mobility, he fits the mold of the modern dual-threat quarterback. And with Heupel’s track record of developing QBs in his up-tempo offense, it’s easy to see why the Vols are making a push.
As Tennessee continues to scout and build its future under center, the offer to Croucher is a sign that their eyes are firmly on the long game. The Vols aren’t just reacting to the present - they’re planning for what’s next.