AbarVolfan15
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I just want to take visits just to visit. I just want to see other schools and stuff like that. ... Im just waiting to see what happens.
But he said a few teams including Tennessee, one of the five schools that have extended scholarship offers to him have reached out to him over the past several weeks to let him know they intend to continue recruiting him. They (talked with me) after I committed, Smith said of the Vols, who hosted him for their first spring scrimmage March 16. They told me theyre going to keep on coming after me, and I told them thanks for coming to my practice (last month). Thats pretty much the last time that we talked.
Smith said Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez attended one of his practices less than two weeks ago. He said coaches from Vanderbilt, Florida State, Ole Miss, Ohio State and nearby Middle Tennessee also have stopped at Oakland since April 15.
Still, he said he remains satisfied with his decision to commit to Vanderbilt, which hosted him on unofficial visits for six or seven of its spring practices. (Vanderbilt is) just close to home, said Smith, who has been electronically timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash. I love the coaches, the program, school-wise, and all of my family can come see me play (there). ... Ive been over there quite a few times, just talking to coaches and watching film and just getting to know them better.
They see me playing safety, first off, for sure. They see me coming in and having a good chance of early playing time, and (they say) just come in ready to work. He said he enjoyed his latest visit to Vanderbilt for the spring-ending Black and Gold Game on April 13.
It was very fun. Good thing to watch, Smith said. You can see how the coaches coach in, like, a more game-like situation, so it was a good thing. ... I think theyll be even better this year and be more of a challenge to teams than in the past, I think.
Smith said hes trying to convince a few other Nashville-area prospects including wide receiver Josh Malone, defensive back RaShaan Gaulden and defensive tackle Michael Sawyers to join him at Vanderbilt. Im working on all of them, trying to get them to join the family, Smith said.
But hes also well aware that a few of Tennessees in-state commitments for the 2014 class including Gauldens teammate, three-star athlete Vic Wharton are trying to recruit the same players to play for the Vols, too. Its kind of funny, Smith said. (Gaulden) goes to school with Vic, so hes hearing all UT, and we work out together every week. We just talk, play around, laugh. Well see what happens at the end.
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Hope we land this kid. He and his brother will be solid LBs in college and they've stated they will go the same place.
But he said a few teams including Tennessee, one of the five schools that have extended scholarship offers to him have reached out to him over the past several weeks to let him know they intend to continue recruiting him. They (talked with me) after I committed, Smith said of the Vols, who hosted him for their first spring scrimmage March 16. They told me theyre going to keep on coming after me, and I told them thanks for coming to my practice (last month). Thats pretty much the last time that we talked.
Smith said Tennessee defensive backs coach Willie Martinez attended one of his practices less than two weeks ago. He said coaches from Vanderbilt, Florida State, Ole Miss, Ohio State and nearby Middle Tennessee also have stopped at Oakland since April 15.
Still, he said he remains satisfied with his decision to commit to Vanderbilt, which hosted him on unofficial visits for six or seven of its spring practices. (Vanderbilt is) just close to home, said Smith, who has been electronically timed at 4.7 seconds in the 40-yard dash. I love the coaches, the program, school-wise, and all of my family can come see me play (there). ... Ive been over there quite a few times, just talking to coaches and watching film and just getting to know them better.
They see me playing safety, first off, for sure. They see me coming in and having a good chance of early playing time, and (they say) just come in ready to work. He said he enjoyed his latest visit to Vanderbilt for the spring-ending Black and Gold Game on April 13.
It was very fun. Good thing to watch, Smith said. You can see how the coaches coach in, like, a more game-like situation, so it was a good thing. ... I think theyll be even better this year and be more of a challenge to teams than in the past, I think.
Smith said hes trying to convince a few other Nashville-area prospects including wide receiver Josh Malone, defensive back RaShaan Gaulden and defensive tackle Michael Sawyers to join him at Vanderbilt. Im working on all of them, trying to get them to join the family, Smith said.
But hes also well aware that a few of Tennessees in-state commitments for the 2014 class including Gauldens teammate, three-star athlete Vic Wharton are trying to recruit the same players to play for the Vols, too. Its kind of funny, Smith said. (Gaulden) goes to school with Vic, so hes hearing all UT, and we work out together every week. We just talk, play around, laugh. Well see what happens at the end.
-247
Hope we land this kid. He and his brother will be solid LBs in college and they've stated they will go the same place.
