After just recently landing 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges, Heupel has once again loaded up at the position, as fellow RB Asa Barnes has shut down his recruitment. On top of that, he's a stud for Westview High in Martin, meaning it's another in-state get for Heupel and Co. ”https://t.co/p53TkU7CZD pic.twitter.com/o8kQfzTttk — Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) July 29, 2026Asa Barnes committing to Tennessee gives Josh Heupel another stud RB for the futureIn addition to Tennessee, Barnes also picked up offers from Alabama, Arkansas, Florida State, Ohio State, USC. Barnes is the second running back with a seat at the table too, joining Georges as the future ballcarriers for Tennessee. Plenty of Vols fans are still jacked up over the Georges win, as things came down to a battle between Ohio State and Tennessee.