'19 CA CB Chris Steele (Florida commit)

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California 5-star defensive back Chris Steele is the 17th ranked player in the country and the Bellflower native is hoping to see the Vols sometime this summer. “The main reason I'm interested is because of Coach Pruitt and Coach Fair,” Steele said. “They have a good track record and they play in the SEC which is the toughest conference in America. Coach Pruitt has produced a lot of great db's. Coach Fair has played at the highest level and knows what it takes. I believe they can develop me for the next level. “Coach Pruitt and I have been pretty tight since he was at Alabama. I have a really good relationship with Terry Fair.”

The 6-1, 190-pound Steele has already officially visited Oklahoma and LSU, with a couple of other visits lined up. “Officially, I will be visiting Florida and South Carolina. Those will be my 3rd and 4th visits. I'm going up to Oregon unofficially this weekend,” Steele offered.

Steele has also seen Alabama unofficially. In terms of what he's looking for in a school, Steele said for him it's finding the place that's going to help him develop. “I'm going to go where ever I will be developed. Whether that's 15 minutes away like USC or across the country. I'm willing to go anywhere as long as I'm going to be developed and coaches bring out the best in me.

“As far as playing time goes, I'm not the type of recruit that looks into the depth chart. Every school is going to have db's and I have to go in there and compete. I have confidence in my skills. Winning tradition is cool, but at the same time I could start my own tradition. I want to go somewhere and start my own legacy.”

As for his game, Steele believes the fact that he can play anywhere in the secondary makes him very attractive to defensive coordinators. “The difference in me and other defensive backs is my physicality. You can send me in on a blitz. I can play the run. I can play either corner. I can bump inside and play the nickel or even safety,” Steele offered.

As for who he tries to emulate, it's a fellow California native who certainly has created his own legacy with the legion of boom. “Richard Sherman is my guy. He's a local guy. I grew up around some of his family. His dad and I have a good relationship,” Steele offered.
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Steele and first-year coach Jeremy Pruitt have a longstanding relationship from Pruitt’s days at Alabama and so the St. John Bosco cornerback is really comfortable with his coaching style and philosophies. He’s also developed a strong bond with cornerbacks coach Terry Fair and so those relationships could be a key factor as Steele works toward a commitment. The Volunteers might be a longshot, but they’re certainly not out of it.
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Rivals.com - Looking at five-star Steele's final eight schools and where they stand
 
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Us and Alabama just rolls off his tongue. Stalled then remembered Oklahoma and was like yeah whatever on other teams.

Might come down to us and Alabama here. Or I’m reading too much into body language/behaviors.
 
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holeintheroof said:
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us and alabama just rolls off his tongue. Stalled then remembered oklahoma and was like yeah whatever on other teams.

Might come down to us and alabama here. Or i’m reading too much into body language/behaviors.
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HoleInTheRoof said:
[twitter]999422860321017856[/twitter]

Us and Alabama just rolls off his tongue. Stalled then remembered Oklahoma and was like yeah whatever on other teams.

Might come down to us and Alabama here. Or I’m reading too much into body language/behaviors.
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This kid will end up at SC when it’s all said and done .
 
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Geaux_Vols said:
A. He’s referencing South Carolina.

B. She was a perfectly rational poster and I’m not sure why people lose their mind about her. Y’all chill.
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Not sure about that, she said some irrational things and later edited them to say different things
 
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Geaux_Vols said:
A. He’s referencing South Carolina.

B. She was a perfectly rational poster and I’m not sure why people lose their mind about her. Y’all chill.
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Unless I missed something, I’m pretty sure that no one is talking about a 5 star corner from LA going to South Carolina.
 
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Geaux_Vols said:
A. He’s referencing South Carolina.

B. She was a perfectly rational poster and I’m not sure why people lose their mind about her. Y’all chill.
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A. My bad... The kid is from Cali so I assumed Southern Cal.. Not a huge leap IMO..

B. For the most part I had/have no problem with her. It's just occasionally I detected a bit of snobbery from her.. I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one..
 
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m1al said:
A. My bad... The kid is from Cali so I assumed Southern Cal.. Not a huge leap IMO..

B. For the most part I had/have no problem with her. It's just occasionally I detected a bit of snobbery from her.. I'm pretty sure I wasn't the only one..
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it usually happened after people ran their mouths off at her.
 
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LouderVol said:
it usually happened after people ran their mouths off at her.
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I learned my lesson, no more input on what I'm hearing on this end about SoCal recruits, y'all the most closed about outside opinions from a local that has something to add about kids from this area.

For what it's worth, your coaches did a wonderful job in recruiting Griffin, if not for dad's aversion to flying...he'd be in a Vols uniform if not for that.

Still wish you the best of luck, I'll continue to lurk to get a feel for prospects in your part of the country, I've always felt the local fans and media have greater insight to your Southern boys more than our guys.
 
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Trojan Princess said:
I learned my lesson, no more input on what I'm hearing on this end about SoCal recruits, y'all the most closed about outside opinions from a local that has something to add about kids from this area.

For what it's worth, your coaches did a wonderful job in recruiting Griffin, if not for dad's aversion to flying...he'd be in a Vols uniform if not for that.

Still wish you the best of luck, I'll continue to lurk to get a feel for prospects in your part of the country, I've always felt the local fans and media have greater insight to your Southern boys more than our guys.
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were southerners, we do closeminded better than anyone!
 
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Trojan Princess said:
I learned my lesson, no more input on what I'm hearing on this end about SoCal recruits, y'all the most closed about outside opinions from a local that has something to add about kids from this area.

For what it's worth, your coaches did a wonderful job in recruiting Griffin, if not for dad's aversion to flying...he'd be in a Vols uniform if not for that.

Still wish you the best of luck, I'll continue to lurk to get a feel for prospects in your part of the country, I've always felt the local fans and media have greater insight to your Southern boys more than our guys.
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Don't be afraid to drop info. Just don't feel like you have to defend it. Many of us like an outside perspective. It's just when you start trying to defend yourself the jackals attack and both sides get frustrated. Just ignore the attacks. For what its worth you were never really wrong with info. Just wasn't always good news. Haha
 
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Trojan Princess said:
I learned my lesson, no more input on what I'm hearing on this end about SoCal recruits, y'all the most closed about outside opinions from a local that has something to add about kids from this area.

For what it's worth, your coaches did a wonderful job in recruiting Griffin, if not for dad's aversion to flying...he'd be in a Vols uniform if not for that.

Still wish you the best of luck, I'll continue to lurk to get a feel for prospects in your part of the country, I've always felt the local fans and media have greater insight to your Southern boys more than our guys.
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booo give us info.
 
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