Four-star defensive lineman Matthew Butler of Garner, N.C.

Four-star senior defensive lineman Matthew Butler of Garner (N.C.) Magnet High School signed with Tennessee on Wednesday morning, becoming the Vols’ first official addition on National Signing Day.

The 6-foot-4, 280-pound Butler committed to Tennessee on Dec. 21, choosing the Vols over N.C. State, South Carolina, Duke, Texas A&M and Penn State, and never wavered on his decision.

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Butler, who was named a first-team Parade All-American last week, piled up 96 tackles, 44 tackles for loss and 26 sacks during his senior season at Garner.

The 6'4, 280-pound lineman is ranked by 247Sports as the nation’s No. 255 overall prospect and No. 19 defensive tackle in the 2017 class. In the industry-generated 247Sports Composite, he’s a three-star prospect who’s ranked the nation’s No. 452 overall player and No. 36 defensive tackle.

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