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2027 New Jersey linebacker names Tennessee football in top schools
TL;DR
2027 linebacker Mikahi Allen has included Tennessee football in his top eight schools for recruitment. The 6-foot-1, 220-pound prospect is ranked as the No. 17 linebacker nationally and No. 4 in New Jersey.
Key points
- Mikahi Allen is a 2027 linebacker from New Jersey.
- He named Tennessee football in his top eight schools.
- Allen is ranked No. 17 linebacker nationally by 247Sports.
- He is also ranked No. 4 player in New Jersey.
- He plays for Don Bosco Preparatory High School.
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2027 New Jersey linebacker names Tennessee football in top schools
Tennessee football is recruiting toward its 2027 football signing class.
Four-star linebacker Mikahi Allen named Tennessee in his top eight schools, along with Rutgers, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Florida State, Texas, Illinois and Syracuse, according to Richie O'Leary of On3.
The 6-foot-1, 220-pound prospect is from Don Bosco Preparatory High School in Ramsey, New Jersey. 247Sports ranks him as the No. 17 linebacker in the class and No. 4 player in New Jersey.
Tennessee offered Allen a scholarship on Jan. 22, 2025. He visited the Vols for the Orange & White game on April 11.
James Madison was the first school to offer Allen a scholarship on Jan. 29, 2024. Other schools to offer him scholarships include West Virginia, Washington, Minnesota, UCF, Michigan, North Carolina, Wisconsin, North Carolina State, UConn, SMU, Auburn, Indiana, Oregon, Notre Dame, Miami and Kentucky.
Tennessee has six commitments in its 2027 football recruiting class: linebacker JP Peace, offensive tackle , defensive lineman , quarterback , athlete and wide receiver .
Q&A
Who is Mikahi Allen and what are his rankings?
Mikahi Allen is a 2027 linebacker from New Jersey, ranked as the No. 17 linebacker in the nation and the No. 4 player in New Jersey by 247Sports.
Which schools are in Mikahi Allen's top eight for recruitment?
Mikahi Allen's top eight schools include Tennessee, Rutgers, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Florida State, Texas, Illinois, and Syracuse.
What are the physical stats of linebacker Mikahi Allen?
Mikahi Allen stands 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs 220 pounds.
