Instate Vols cornerback target names four finalists sets commitment date

Instate Vols cornerback target names four finalists sets commitment dateJustin Hopkins, a four-star cornerback from Ensworth School in Nashville, Tennessee, has narrowed down his college options to four finalists: Tennessee, Minnesota, Southern Cal, and Georgia Tech.¹ He’s set to announce his commitment on February 17 at 6 p.m. Eastern time.

Hopkins, who’s ranked the No. 294 overall player and No. 21 cornerback in the 2026 class, has been a top target for the Vols. He’s had a strong relationship with the coaching staff, particularly Coach Josh Heupel, who has made a significant impression on him. Hopkins has also been drawn to the Vols’ focus on keeping in-state talent at home.

As Hopkins prepares to make his decision, Tennessee fans are eagerly awaiting the outcome. Will he choose to stay in-state and join the Vols, or will one of the other finalists win him over? We’ll have to wait until February 17 to find out.