10:33 a.m. -- Tennessee continues to roll: Tennessee's recent momentum in recruiting has carried over into the early hours of National Signing Day.
Nashville tackle Antonio Richardson, the state's No. 2 overall prospect, announced Wednesday morning during a ceremony at Pearl-Cohn High School that he will sign with the Volunteers.
The 6-foot-6, 310-pound Richardson chose UT over Auburn, Georgia and LSU.
Richardson, who became the Vols' 27th public commitment, was considered one of Tennessee's top priorities for the 2011 class.
Richardson was considered for months to be leaning toward UT before taking official visits to Georgia and Auburn the past two weekends.
He became the fourth player to announce a commitment to the Vols in a span of 36 hours. Junior-college defensive back Byron Moore announced his commitment to UT late Monday night, and Memphis tight end Cameron Clear and defensive end/linebacker Curt Maggitt of Palm Beach Gardens, Fla., followed suit Tuesday.
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