The early signing period starts on Wednesday. I'm going to recap some things here.
- Vanderbilt got a commitment from Texas quarterback Brennan Storer. The dual-threat quarterback had been committed to Western Michigan. He officially visited Miami (OH) last week and Vanderbilt this past weekend. We caught with him about the commitment. We also caught up with his legendary coach about Brennan's skill set.
Brennan Storer talks Vanderbilt commitment
Coach Analysis: Brennan Storer
- Vanderbilt running back target Deago Benson told us this weekend that he intends to sign in February. When I asked Deago if he plans to sign early, Deago responded with 'No sir, I am not.' In addition to Vanderbilt, Kansas State and Georgia Tech are pursuing the Texas running back.
- Harvard transfer corner Alex Washington had an official visit lined up for this past weekend, but that visit was cancelled by Vanderbilt. He has visited Boston College and intends to visit Virginia in January. We will check to see if the visit is rescheduled. From my conversation with Washington, I doubt that as a possibility.
- One guy to watch on Wednesday is 6-foot-6 defensive end Evan Herrmann. He recently decommitted from Wyoming, and he had only been committed for a little over a week. Vanderbilt has been looking at defensive end prospects in Taje McCoy, Jacob Cruz, and Ezra Odinjor. Vanderbilt also extended a late offer to DeeJay Holmes. Herrmann isn't a new prospect for the Commodores as he visited for a game this season. Herrmann has great speed and athleticism for a 6-foot-6 athlete, but he lacks mass . It may be nothing, but we think he's one to watch.
- Vanderbilt's main focus has been keeping commitments Ka"Morreun Pimpton, Kenric Lanier, and Junior Sherrill in the fold. Texas and LSU are pursuing Pimpton. Lanier officially visited Minnesota this weekend. UAB and Trent Dilfer have been pursuing Junior Sherrill.
- Texas wide receiver Jaelen Smith was supposed to officially Vanderbilt over the weekend. We've reached out, and we've got no response. That's not a huge deal because he usually takes his time getting back. We were told that there were only three official visitors over the weekend with Brennan Storer being one. This isn't 100%, but they did not think Jaelen Smith was one of those three visiting. We are working to confirm that. We don't think Minnesota is as involved with Smith anymore. This is likely a Vanderbilt/Michigan State battle, but Vanderbilt may not have room with the lack of spots.
- Vanderbilt hasn't given up on 4-star defensive back Isaac Smith. Clark Lea recently retweeted an Isaac Smith tweet that says that he loves Vanderbilt football. Most people expect LSU or Mississippi State to land Smith, but the Commodores haven't given up. He officially visited Vanderbilt in June.
- As for signing day, we do believe there could be some surprises as always. They been keeping things close to the vest on West End heading into signing day. We think the main focus has been keeping their commitments in the fold for the most part. We also think that spots are getting tight, and we know that Vanderbilt would like to add some depth pieces through the portal.
- Vanderbilt got a commitment from Texas quarterback Brennan Storer. The dual-threat quarterback had been committed to Western Michigan. He officially visited Miami (OH) last week and Vanderbilt this past weekend. We caught with him about the commitment. We also caught up with his legendary coach about Brennan's skill set.
Brennan Storer talks Vanderbilt commitment
Coach Analysis: Brennan Storer
- Vanderbilt running back target Deago Benson told us this weekend that he intends to sign in February. When I asked Deago if he plans to sign early, Deago responded with 'No sir, I am not.' In addition to Vanderbilt, Kansas State and Georgia Tech are pursuing the Texas running back.
- Harvard transfer corner Alex Washington had an official visit lined up for this past weekend, but that visit was cancelled by Vanderbilt. He has visited Boston College and intends to visit Virginia in January. We will check to see if the visit is rescheduled. From my conversation with Washington, I doubt that as a possibility.
- One guy to watch on Wednesday is 6-foot-6 defensive end Evan Herrmann. He recently decommitted from Wyoming, and he had only been committed for a little over a week. Vanderbilt has been looking at defensive end prospects in Taje McCoy, Jacob Cruz, and Ezra Odinjor. Vanderbilt also extended a late offer to DeeJay Holmes. Herrmann isn't a new prospect for the Commodores as he visited for a game this season. Herrmann has great speed and athleticism for a 6-foot-6 athlete, but he lacks mass . It may be nothing, but we think he's one to watch.
- Vanderbilt's main focus has been keeping commitments Ka"Morreun Pimpton, Kenric Lanier, and Junior Sherrill in the fold. Texas and LSU are pursuing Pimpton. Lanier officially visited Minnesota this weekend. UAB and Trent Dilfer have been pursuing Junior Sherrill.
- Texas wide receiver Jaelen Smith was supposed to officially Vanderbilt over the weekend. We've reached out, and we've got no response. That's not a huge deal because he usually takes his time getting back. We were told that there were only three official visitors over the weekend with Brennan Storer being one. This isn't 100%, but they did not think Jaelen Smith was one of those three visiting. We are working to confirm that. We don't think Minnesota is as involved with Smith anymore. This is likely a Vanderbilt/Michigan State battle, but Vanderbilt may not have room with the lack of spots.
- Vanderbilt hasn't given up on 4-star defensive back Isaac Smith. Clark Lea recently retweeted an Isaac Smith tweet that says that he loves Vanderbilt football. Most people expect LSU or Mississippi State to land Smith, but the Commodores haven't given up. He officially visited Vanderbilt in June.
- As for signing day, we do believe there could be some surprises as always. They been keeping things close to the vest on West End heading into signing day. We think the main focus has been keeping their commitments in the fold for the most part. We also think that spots are getting tight, and we know that Vanderbilt would like to add some depth pieces through the portal.
