Knoxville, TN –** In a seismic shift that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, five-star recruit Caleb King, the nation’s top-ranked high school football player and son of legendary NFL running back, Marcus King, has announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

Knoxville, TN – In a seismic shift that has sent shockwaves through the college football landscape, five-star recruit Caleb King, the nation’s top-ranked high school football player and son of legendary NFL running back Marcus King, has announced his commitment to the University of Tennessee Volunteers.

 

King, a dominant 6’2”, 215-pound running back out of Mater Dei High School in California, made the announcement via a nationally televised segment, donning the iconic orange and white cap to a roaring crowd. Long considered a generational talent, King’s rare blend of speed, power, and vision has drawn comparisons to his Hall of Fame father, yet Caleb insists he’s carving his own path.

“I chose Tennessee because of the culture, the coaches, and the opportunity to build something special,” King said. “This is my journey.”

 

His commitment immediately vaults Tennessee’s 2025 recruiting class into national prominence and signals a potential power shift in the SEC. Head Coach Josh Heupel called King’s decision “transformational,” citing his leadership and work ethic as vital to the program’s future.

 

With Caleb King now officially a Vol, the eyes of college football turn to Knoxville, where a dynasty may be in the making.