# Four-star WR Maximus Curry puts Tennessee in his final cut > A 2028 in-state receiver says the Vols text him daily, and he already knows where they stand. - Title: Four-star WR Maximus Curry puts Tennessee in his final cut - Summary: A 2028 in-state receiver says the Vols text him daily, and he already knows where they stand. Tennessee has earned a spot in Maximus Curry's final group… - Keywords: recruiting, tennessee, college football, wide receiver, class of 2028, sports, Four-star, Maximus, Curry, puts, final, cut - Source: Tennessee Volunteers On SI — https://si.com/college/tennessee/recruiting/tennessee-volunteers-target-maximus-curry-shares-key-updates-in-his-recruitment-01m29yf8tn1n - Published: 2026-09-12T05:24:40+00:00 - Read time: 2 min - Topics: recruiting, tennessee, college football, wide receiver, class of 2028, sports ## The Vols are watching 2028 Tennessee has been tracking a group of class of 2028 prospects, and one of them plays high school ball inside the state at Battle Ground Academy. ## Meet Maximus Curry Curry is a four-star wide receiver who sits at No. 135 nationally in the Rivals Industry rankings. He plays for BGA in Franklin, Tennessee. ## He talked after Friday's game Curry spoke with Vols On SI right after BGA faced Milton on Friday night, laying out where each school stands with him. ## Tennessee texts every day Curry says the Vols are a major factor already, with daily messages and regular calls from the head coach and his position coach. > They are definitely playing a big role in my recruitment... they text me every day. ## Heupel and Pope stay close Josh Heupel and receivers coach Kelsey Pope both talk to Curry often, not just occasionally. He rates the effort as strong right now. > I talk to Coach Heupel pretty often and Coach Pope as well. They are doing a pretty good job right now. ## He wants a coach who's real What Curry values most in Pope is honesty. He says he can only learn from someone willing to tell him the truth. > You need to be real with me so I can learn from you at the same time. ## Pope's development record Curry points to Mike Matthews and Chris Brazzell as proof. Watching them convinced him Pope can build playmakers. > I have been able to learn from players like Mike Matthews and Chris Brazzell. They are real playmakers. ## Any body type works Curry likes that Pope's results are not limited to one player profile. Short or tall, the receivers get developed the same way. > Whether it's a shorter guy or a taller guy, he just develops all types of players. ## Alabama game is locked in Curry confirmed he will be in Knoxville for Tennessee vs. Alabama this season, with Tennessee vs. Texas a possible second trip. > I know for sure that I am going to go to the Tennessee vs. Alabama game as of right now. ## He's grading the atmosphere On his visit, Curry wants to see how the crowd and the team react in a real SEC matchup, not a soft September game. > I'm really looking at the atmosphere when they play big teams, SEC teams, and how they respond. ## A busy visit schedule Tennessee is one stop among many. Curry has Alabama, Auburn, Vanderbilt and Miami trips lined up as well. > I'm set to visit Alabama. I'm visiting Auburn tomorrow (Saturday), and Vanderbilt. I will also visit Miami. ## No timeline yet Curry has not set a commitment date or a cutdown list. He wants to finish the visits before he narrows anything. > I'm still trying to figure that out after I go on all of the visits. ## Tennessee makes the cut Asked directly whether the Vols survive his eventual trim, Curry did not hesitate. He says the way things are trending tells him enough. > Yeah, they are definitely going to be in the final cut when it's all said and done. ## Keep doing what you're doing Curry's message to Tennessee is simple: the effort is landing, especially given the staff is juggling an active season. > They are doing everything that they can right now, even though they have all of their own stuff going on. ## Key takeaway Tennessee has earned a spot in Maximus Curry's final group through steady daily contact and Kelsey Pope's track record, but no decision is close yet.