Tennessee Vols going head-to-head with Alabama Crimson Tide for elite 5-star recruit

247Sports' Anna Adams noted that Brandon "continues to speak highly" of Tennessee, while also pointing out that Alabama is making a strong run at the talented quarterback. 

According to Adams, Crimson Tide offensive coordinator Nick Sheridan visited Brandon's high school last week. 

From 247Sports: 2026 five-star and No. 1 overall Faizon Brandon of Greensboro (N.C.) Grimsley continues to speak highly of Tennessee. Alabama is also doing a great job of recruiting him and Sheridan visited his school last week. In-state schools N.C. State and North Carolina are in the hunt. LSU, Penn State, Ohio State (no offer), and Oregon (no offer) are others to track in this recruitment. 

247Sports' Cooper Petagna noted on Monday that Brandon had a terrific performance at the Elite 11 stop in Atlanta, suggesting that the young quarterback has a pathway to becoming the most complete passer in the country. 

"A high velocity thrower with a quick release, the Grimsley standout settled in throughout the afternoon after more than likely navigating through some early nerves," wrote Petagna. "Demonstrating no shortage of tools, Brandon possesses an elite athletic foundation that should provide a pathway to develop into of the most complete passer in the country."

Tennessee has been building a relationship with Brandon for a while now. The Vols' early interest combined with former Tennessee quarterback Hendon Hooker's recruiting pitches (Hooker is from the same city as Brandon), have UT firmly in the mix in this high-profile recruiting battle.