What We Know On The Legend Bey Situation And My Thoughts

Image: Legend Bey/Instagram

Legend Bey’s recruitment has taken yet another dramatic turn, and the situation surrounding the four-star athlete remains unsettled.

On Thursday, Bey briefly posted and deleted a message on X claiming his older brother had access to his accounts and was pushing him to sign with a school he did not want. 

Bey originally committed to Tennessee in June before flipping to Ohio State on Nov. 10.

After Buckeyes offensive coordinator Brian Hartline left to take the USF head coaching job, Bey reversed course again, flipping back to Tennessee and signing with the Volunteers on Wednesday.

The 5-foot-10.5, 175-pound athlete from North Forney High School in Texas turns 17 in three weeks, meaning he required a parent or guardian to sign his financial paperwork.

That detail has added another layer of complication to the process.

Further fueling speculation, Bey also posted an AI-generated photo of himself in an Ohio State uniform with the caption “We have your back.”

Despite already signing with Tennessee, if Bey truly wants to play in Columbus, his only path forward would be entering the transfer portal.

It’s a tumultuous situation, and at the heart of it is a teenager caught between his own wishes and the influence of his own family.

Bey appears to want Ohio State, while his mother and brother prefer Tennessee.

The bottom line is simple, Tennessee and most FBS programs benefit most from players who genuinely want to be in Knoxville or at the school of THEIR choice. 

This isn’t about his family’s decision, it’s about Legend’s.

For now, Bey is officially a Volunteer, but the story is far from over.

We’ll keep you updated on this situation at FOX Sports Knoxville and Fanrunradio.com.