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Tennessee football makes cut for elite 2022 Alabama DL Khurtiss Perry

Park Crossing's Khurtiss Perry (44) walks off the field during a timeout at Cramton Bowl in Montgomery, Ala., on on Friday, Nov. 15, 2019. Park Crossing leads Stanhope Elmore 21-19 at halftime. Jc Fbsepc 18

There’s no doubt that Tennessee football could use a few more elite defensive linemen in 2022. However, it may be a bit ambitious to try to steal one from Nick Saban’s backyard in Alabama. That’s exactly what Josh Heupel appears to be doing.

The Vols made the top 10 for Montgomery, Ala. defensive lineman Khurtiss Perry. Listed as a four-star top 100 player across all services and a defensive tackle specifically on Rivals and ESPN, Perry hails from Park Crossing High School.