BREAKING: Lagonza Hayward Commits To Tennessee
Toombs County safety Lagonza Hayward made things official on Saturday afternoon, choosing the Tennessee Volunteers over Florida and Georgia. Hayward had flirted with several other schools throughout the summer, but Tennessee’s consistent messaging ultimately won out.
Hayward has been high on the Tennessee Volunteers for a long time, as they were his first scholarship offer. Tennessee was his leader for quite some time, but official visit season caused many twists and turns at the top of his recruitment. The talented defender tallied 48 tackles, three for loss, and three interceptions during his junior campaign. He can play safety in college or grow into a linebacker at the next level. Hayward measures 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. He ranks as the No. 100 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
Tennessee’s 2025 Recruiting Class:
George MacIntyre, QB
Justin Baker, RB
Joakim Dodson, WR
Radarious Jackson, WR
Travis Smith, WR
Jack VanDorselaer, TE
Antoni Kade Aguon Ogumoro, OL
Nic Moore, OL
Douglas Utu, OL
Jayden Loftin, EDGE
Mariyon Dye, EDGE
Ethan Utley, DL
Charles House, DL
ayden Loftin, EDGE
Mariyon Dye, EDGE
Ethan Utley, DL
Charles House, DL
Christian Gass, LB
Tyler Redmond, CB
Dylan Lewis, CB
Tre Poteat, CB
Sidney Walton, S
Palatine High School defensive lineman Jaylen Williams is a top target for the Tennessee Volunteers along the defensive front. He ranks as the No. 278 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. The Illinois native has stood out since his freshman season and earned all-state honors during his junior season.
He cut his recruitment to four schools recently: Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas A&M will continue competing for his services. He officially visited the Michigan Wolverines this past weekend, who are perceived as the leader for his services. Williams is also scheduled to see the Nebraska Cornhuskers on an official visit in two weekends, and we’ll see from there if he chooses to add any more trips to his schedule.
Toombs County safety Lagonza Hayward made things official on Saturday afternoon, choosing the Tennessee Volunteers over Florida and Georgia. Hayward had flirted with several other schools throughout the summer, but Tennessee’s consistent messaging ultimately won out.
Hayward has been high on the Tennessee Volunteers for a long time, as they were his first scholarship offer. Tennessee was his leader for quite some time, but official visit season caused many twists and turns at the top of his recruitment. The talented defender tallied 48 tackles, three for loss, and three interceptions during his junior campaign. He can play safety in college or grow into a linebacker at the next level. Hayward measures 6-foot-1 and 205 pounds. He ranks as the No. 100 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings.
Palatine High School defensive lineman Jaylen Williams is a top target for the Tennessee Volunteers along the defensive front. He ranks as the No. 278 prospect in the 2025 class, according to the On3 Industry Rankings. The Illinois native has stood out since his freshman season and earned all-state honors during his junior season.
He cut his recruitment to four schools recently: Michigan, Nebraska, Tennessee, and Texas A&M will continue competing for his services. He officially visited the Michigan Wolverines this past weekend, who are perceived as the leader for his services. Williams is also scheduled to see the Nebraska Cornhuskers on an official visit in two weekends, and we’ll see from there if he chooses to add any more trips to his schedule.
Toombs County safety Lagonza Hayward made things official on Saturday afternoon, choosing the Tennessee Volunteers over Florida and Georgia. Hayward had flirted with several other schools throughout the summer, but Tennessee’s consistent messaging ultimately won out.
