Elite OL names Tennessee “one of my top schools” during first visit.
A top offensive lineman in the country for the 2025 class paid a visit.
After Tennessee entered the race for Andrew Babalola in late September, the Vols have impressed him enough to rank among his top college choices. His initial visit to Tennessee on Saturday, when he attended the Vols’ first junior day of the season, further cemented Tennessee’s position near the top of his list. The four-star Class of 2025 offensive tackle from Blue Valley Northwest High School in Overland Park, Kan., just outside of Kansas City, described his first visit as “a good experience” and didn’t hesitate to name Tennessee “one of my top schools” out of the more than 30 programs vying for his services.
The visit went really well, according to Babalola, who is rated by 247Sports as the top-ranked junior from Kansas, the third offensive tackle in the 2025 class, and the No. 21 overall prospect. “I wasn’t sure what to anticipate, but the school, the staff, and the amenities were all excellent.