tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640778288989151924.post1229565740745484777..comments2023-11-03T04:07:19.586-05:00Comments on Vanderbilt Sports Line: Football Recruiting Season Coming to a CloseSeamus O'Toolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11811017078765515449noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-640778288989151924.post-36835023842614191652007-01-30T10:02:00.000-06:002007-01-30T10:02:00.000-06:00A couple of other notables are Inside Linebacker C...A couple of other notables are Inside Linebacker Chris Marve (ESPN Inside Linebacker #15) and Jamie Graham (CB #56). These guys are rated pretty well according to ESPN, but Scout.com and Rivals weren't as impressed. <br /><br />Rivals also has John Stokes rated as our lone four-star prospect.<br /><br />Here's a few tidbits that ESPN has to say about them:<br /><br />Stokes: "Stokes is a tall, physical linebacker who plays with good range and athletic ability. He is tough and aggressive and can penetrate and make plays in the backfield. He is sometimes slow to react but makes up for it with his quickness and range. He plays with a good motor and can make plays from sideline to sideline."<br /><br />"Overall, Stokes might be best suited as a weak outside linebacker at the next level. He is a patient, naturally aware football player who is a reliable and physical tackler. He has the athleticism to be an impact player someday."<br /><br />Smith: "Smith is big, athletic and dangerous as a dual-threat QB. He reminds us of current Vandy QB Chris Nixson only Smith is much more imposing in terms of stature and is more likley to make more plays with his legs. He shows very promising skills as a passer and is capable of making all the necessary throws."<br /><br />"Overall, Smith has huge upside both as an athlete and QB in the spread. He has the physical tools and he is capable of creating plays on his own when things break down."Stanimalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06068492073488859014noreply@blogger.com