Tennessee added another piece to their 2025 recruiting class on Saturday, picking up a prospect on the defensive side of the ball. Christian Gass, a four-star linebacker, chose Tennessee over Georgia and USC.
BREAKING: Four-Star LB Christian Gass has Committed to Tennessee, he tells me for @on3recruits
The 6’3 225 LB from Covington, GA chose the Vols over Georgia and USC
Ranked as a Top 85 Recruit in ‘25 (per On3)
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Gass took official visits to Kentucky, Georgia, USC and Florida back in June. Tennessee closed this one out following their day to host back on June 21st.
The 6-2, 215 pound linebacker is out of Covington, Georgia. According to On3, Gass is the 225th ranked prospect in their overall Industry Rankings. On3 actually has Gass ranked as a top 100 prospect, checking in at 83rd. Per the industry rankings, Gass is the 25th rated linebacker and the 30th ranked player in the state of Georgia.
As a junior last season, Gass put up 68 total tackles and 11 tackles for loss. He recorded two sacks and forced a fumble. Gass also runs track, putting up impressive times in the 100 and 200 meter for a linebacker prospect.
Gass is the first off-ball linebacker prospect in Tennessee’s 2025 class.