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Tennessee football pushed all its chips in on landing the commitment of five-star running back Savion Hiter in the 2026 cycle, but he ultimately decided to go to Michigan instead. This left a hole at the position in the cycle for the Vols, which has now been filled on National Signing Day.

On Wednesday, Tennessee landed the commitment and signing of three-star back Will Rajecki. 247 considers him the No. 73 running back and No. 129 player from Georgia in the class. He played for Sequoyah High School out of Canton, Georgia, this past season.

The Vols have had success developing under-the-radar running back recruits in the past. Currently, Tennessee rosters star back DeSean Bishop, who was considered the No. 107 running back in his class by 247.

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Rajecki was also earning interest from other SEC programs during his recruitment. He held offers from Georgia, Arkansas and Vanderbilt. Other schools to extend offers to him include Oregon State, Kansas State, Memphis, Kansas, NC State and more.

Rajecki is now the 30th addition to the 2026 class for Tennessee. The group ranked No. 4 in the country on 247 prior to his commitment, as well. That only trailed Alabama in the SEC.

The running back is one of three players expected to sign with UT on National Signing Day, as well. In the past few weeks, the Vols also earned commitments from local offensive pieces in wide receiver JaColby Cooper from Alcoa and interior offensive lineman Jeremy George-El from Knoxville Catholic. Both are listed as three-star recruits on 247.

Rajecki now joins a running back room that boasts Bishop at the top. Behind him are Daune Morris and Justin Baker, who enter their second year of college football and with the program. UT also added Javin Gordon from Tulane through the transfer portal. Hunter Barnes is expected to remain on the roster to provide depth, as well.