Marcus Goree Jr. is staying home. The Cleveland, Tennessee native has pledged to play for Josh Heupel’s program.

Goree announced his commitment to Tennessee on Saturday night. Heading into his commitment announcement, Goree also named Colorado, Michigan, Michigan State and Nebraska as his finalists.

 

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Out of Bradley Central, Goree is listed at over 6 feet and 170 pounds. On the 247Sports composite rankings, he’s rated 3-stars, the No. 10 Tennessee product, No. 61 ATH and No. 461 prospect overall nationally in the 2024 recruiting class. Goree has picked up 20 scholarship offers during his recruitment.

Though ATH is a multi-position designation, Goree’s Tennessee future appears to be as a defensive back. Goree’s primary recruiter was Volunteers secondary coach Willie Martinez. Goree is coming off a junior season at safety in which he recorded 54 tackles (12 tackles for loss), 2 interceptions and 11 pass breakups.

Highlights from that season can be viewed below, via Hudl: