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Is Katrell Webb's omission a strategic move, or did Tennessee overlook a rising star?

A huge weekend of recruitment! Yes, there will be a rivalry game between the Vols and Florida this Saturday at Neyland Stadium. The Vols will be looking for their next win in Knoxville, where the Gators have won 7 of the last ten games, after losing to Arkansas 19–14. In addition to seeking for the win, Josh Heupel’s Vols will look for players for their next generation. Indeed, a lot of athletes will be on campus for the game, making this Tennessee’s biggest recruiting weekend of the season. Tennessee is expected to have far over 70 names on campus. Sam Spiegelman’s Instagram post reveals a few names. There is a twist, though.

On his Instagram account, Sam Spiegelman posted, “Neyland will be rocking this weekend as Tennessee gears up for a massive recruiting weekend, which will include several key targets in the 2025 class, elite 2026 and 2027 recruits, and a few big flip targets 🍊.” This is where the twist came. Katrell Webb, a 4-star player at Travis Hunter’s high school, boldly commented, “am I not visiting this weekend…” It appears that his name was left out of the post, so he asks this question in a lighthearted manner to confuse followers and critics. Hold on, it could be his tactic to attract recruiters. Not sure.

 

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We are certain, though, that the Vols will target a few elite athletes this weekend. The players include Tyreek King (2026 WR), Preston Ashley (2026 S), Savion Hiter (2026 RB), Joel Watt (2026 S), Gabriel Osenda (2026 OT), Daune Morris (2026 APB), Zaden Krempin (2026 OT), and Zavion Griffin Haynes (2026 WDE). The upcoming generation of Vols is expected to be outstanding.

But why isn’t Katrell Webb mentioned in the post? Does he perform poorly? But prior to commenting on his performance. Let’s check his current stats.

Travis Hunter’s school’s four-star prospect performance

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What’s your perspective on:

Is Katrell Webb's omission a strategic move, or did Tennessee overlook a rising star?

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Similar to Travis Hunter, Katrell Webb is a two-way player at Collins Hill High School. As a sophomore in 2023, the two-way playmaker, Webb was seeing snaps at TE and EDGE. According to MaxPreps, he caught two receptions for 70 yards and a touchdown on offense and recorded 39 tackles (12 TFL), 8 QBH, 5 sacks, and an FR on defense. And this year, against Dacula High School, Collins Hill defeated them 53-28 on October 25. This game demonstrated the team’s tenacity and excellent play, especially from Webb. He recorded four sacks, one of which was a crucial strip sack that assisted his team gain the upper hand.

During the season, Webb has amassed remarkable stats like 39 tackles, five sacks, and multiple quarterback rushes. Hence, fans are expected to see more from him in the future. His involvement in the Vols’ recruitment process is unclear, although he has received multiple offers from prestigious schools like Georgia Tech and Miami, and he has also visited. However, to know his presence this weekend, wait till the Vols vs. Gators game.

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