The Tennessee Volunteers are putting together another top-5 recruiting class. The Vols have 27 known commits and rank No. 5 overall, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings.

Kahlil McKenzie headlines the incoming freshman class, rating as a five-star prospect. McKenzie, the son of Vols legend Reggie McKenzie (and nephew of Raleigh McKenzie), ranks as the No. 10 overall prospect and No. 2 defensive tackle for the 2015 class.

McKenzie dominated The Opening this past summer, taking home Defensive Lineman MVP honors, and recorded a sack during Saturday’s U.S. Army All-American Game, his first game in 13 months. The second-generation Volunteer has also played a vital role in recruiting other prospects to Tennessee via Twitter and during national camps.

Shy Tuttle was one of the targets McKenzie worked the hardest on. After all, the players share the same position, which has two potential openings in 2015.

Tuttle rates as a four-star in the composite and a five-star in 247Sports’ official rankings. The 6-foot-3, 320-pound defensive tackle is the No. 50 overall prospect and the No. 1 player from North Carolina for the 2015 class.

The duo enters its tenure in Knoxville with high expectations, reminding fans of the dominant pairing of John Henderson and Albert Haynesworth. While that comparison has yet to be proven, McKenzie and Tuttle should provide the Vols with a strong presence on the defensive line.

The Vols have lacked consistency at defensive tackle for several years. While few players — such as Dan Williams and departing senior Jordan Williams — have made contributions since, the team has lacked a fearsome presence of two NFL-caliber tackles sharing the gridiron.

McKenzie and Tuttle have the potential to reach that plateau with gained experience. The duo will also has the luxury of playing alongside a talented group of pass rushers.

Tennessee already has a rising star in freshman defensive end Derek Barnett. The Vols added four-star pass rusher Kyle Phillips during yesterday’s U.S. Army All-American Bowl.

While the group lacks experience, they have more than enough talent to become one of the best front fours in the SEC. By 2016, Tennessee should have the best defensive line in the conference, and perhaps, the entire nation should the group reach projected expectations.

McKenzie and Tuttle will play a vital role in the Vols’ success in 2015 and long-term.