2025 offensive lineman Antoni Kade Ogumoro (Elgin, Okl.) visited the Tennessee Volunteers over the weekend and caught up with Volunteer Country.
At one of its yearly junior day tournaments, Tennessee played home to a number of elite athletes. Prospects from across the nation as well as committed individuals who have already embraced the program were present at the occasion. Antoni Kade Ogumoro, an offensive lineman from Elgin High School, was one of the athletes that did go to visit. He took some time after his visit to provide Volunteer Country with a recap.
“I had a fantastic trip all around. It means a lot that my brother, who is autistic, had a great time. Here in Tennessee, things are different from other locations where people won’t take time out of their day to assist and make accommodations for my younger brother.” “I spoke to a lot of the boys there,” he said in response to the question of if he could speak with any commitments. I was able to connect with and learn from some of the 2024 early grads who had already committed because they were more experienced and had gone through the same process as me.
When asked who coaches he had the opportunity to meet with, he said, “I spent the most of the visit with Coach [Josh] Heupel and Coach [Glen] Elarbee.” Coach KP and Coach James are the same. I got to strengthen our bonds even further. Being able to meet those people in person and have a meaningful conversation about life and football was incredible. I was pitched on the topic of family. Everyone there helps each other out, and in my opinion, that’s what you need—not just a successful curriculum, but also a setting you’d want to stay in. From the moment I entered the building, the vibes from the workers were incredible.”
When asked what about Tennessee most impressed him during his visit, Antoni said, “It’s definitely the way they support my brother.” For my family and me, that meant a lot. During that visit, they had the opportunity to help others in more meaningful ways, but they chose to assist my family and me instead.” “The style of offense they run can really fit with my way of playing as an offensive lineman,” he says, expressing his belief that he might fit into the Tennessee scheme rather well. The ability to pull and use that footwork effectively sets the tone for the game.” Additionally, he says, “100%,” indicating that Tennessee is a great university and that he intends to return. Unquestionably, Tennessee is an excellent university. I just need to work out some dates for my next visit.”