Ala. LB reports Vols offer
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Florence (Ala.) linebacker Dee Smith picked his first offer from the Tennessee Volunteers just before the holiday break. Smith he hopes to land more offers in the coming months. However, he said he is fortunate to be on board with the first one. Tennessee assistant coach Tommy Thigpen is recruiting Smith for the Vols.
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"It felt great," replied Smith. "I was very excited, but I don't really have a top school right now."
As a kid he grew up an Auburn fan and he reports interest from the SEC champs along with Kentucky and Ole Miss. According to Smith, he feels the Rebels could be next to offer based on his feedback from his coaches.
Smith said playing alongside senior standouts Kendrick Doss and Cole Hardin have allowed him to get looks from schools checking in on the 3-star prospects. When asked if either player is pulling him to their respective schools?
"No. Not really," noted Smith. "I haven't really heard from Vandy, but I think Ole Miss may offer next."
The athletic outside 'backer isn't the only second level defender with BCS offers at Florence. Teammate Keaton Anderson has close to double-digit offers. So, who is the better linebacker at this stage?
"Me and Keaton have a different type of game," stated Smith. "I can't say who is better."
As a junior, Smith racked up over 80 tackles including 15 for loss, five sacks, and a pair of interceptions.
Kynon Codrington is a Southeast Region football recruiting analyst for Rivals.com. You can click here to follow him on Twitter.