North Side Javonte Smith commits to University of Tennessee to play Football

July 8, 2025

Zach Jones,

Earlier today North Sides Javonte Smith committed to the University
of Tennessee to play football. He is heading into his senior season with the Indians and plays
wide receiver and defensive back. Smith is coming off a campaign where he had 48
receptions, 1,027 receiving yards, fifthteen total touchdowns and region offensive
player of the year. While on the defensive end he had 14 solo tackles, 21 total tackles,
and five interceptions and three of them being pick sixes. Head coach Woodrow Lowe jr spoke about how great Javonte is as a young man and the player the Vols are getting.
However, we caught up with the newest Vols commit and he talked about why he choose good
ole rocky top and what he plans to work on individually. Take a listen.

“Choosing Tennessee it wasn’t a business move but i just went with my heart honestly i felt like Tennessee just felt like home and they brought me that home energy and the environment the coaches, fans,students,even the athletes brought me was just an amazing experience when i went down for my visit so that’s what made me chose Tennessee. I’d say just developing as not only an athlete but as a student as a man just becoming a better person of myself i think and i know that i can fulfill in my future.”

Javonte will play defensive back with the Vols once he finishes his

senior season with the Indians.