Kamari Blair, a four-star offensive lineman from Kirkwood High School in Tennessee, has received an offer from Josh Heupel and the University of Tennessee football team. The offer was announced on social media by Blair on May 13.
"I’m blessed to receive an offer from the University of Tennessee," he wrote.
Rankings and Background
- Blair is currently ranked No. 9 in Tennessee for the class of 2026.
- He is also ranked No. 28 nationally among offensive linemen according to the 247Sports Composite ranking system.
Career Development
Kamari’s journey to becoming a top-ranked lineman began when he switched positions as a sophomore. He received his first offers from Eastern Kentucky and New Mexico State shortly after making the change. Initially, Blair was considered one of the top prospects at defensive tackle in his class but decided not to pursue that position further due to concerns about playing time.
Recruitment Landscape
With multiple teams vying for his commitment, Kamari has several top programs to choose from, including:
- Florida State
- Georgia Tech
- Kentucky
- Ole Miss (which offered him last week)
- South Carolina (which offered him last week)
- Vanderbilt (his hometown program)
- Wisconsin
Blair’s decision will be closely watched by fans and coaches alike as he navigates this critical juncture in his recruitment process.
Additional Offers and Interest
In addition to the offers from various college football programs across different levels, Kamari has also been courted by some Group-of-Five schools, including:
- Ball State
- Indiana State
- Memphis
- Middle Tennessee State
- North Texas
- Old Dominion
- UAB
- Western Kentucky
He has also received interest or visits from several other teams, including Arkansas and Missouri.
Kamari Blair’s recruitment is shaping up to be an exciting journey as he considers his options for continuing his football career.
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