Tennessee juniors have potential
Knoxville (Tenn.) Catholic boasts two potential Division I-A recruits in its class of 2007 and another in its class of 2008.
Athlete Harrison Smith can play a wide variety of positions at the next level. The 6-foot-3, 215-pounder had more than 1,500 yards of total offense (1,000 rushing, 500 receiving) and boasts a 40-inch vertical leap.
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According to Knoxville Catholic coach Stan Branson, Notre Dame is high on Smith's list at this time.
"Coach Weis likes him a lot and has talked with him," Branson said.
In addition to making an unofficial visit to South Bend, Smith also has tripped to Virginia, Virginia Tech, Alabama and Tennessee. Texas, Texas A&M and Texas Tech have inquired about him, as well.
Branson feels like Smith will play strong safety or outside linebacker in college.
Smith's teammate, T.J. Franklin, is a 6-foot-5, 258-pound jumbo athlete who played two linebacker positions, defensive tackle and tight end for Branson's team.
Franklin is very interested in Texas A&M, according to Branson, and has visited Georgia Tech, Alabama, Tennessee and Virginia unofficially.
Sophomore quarterback Eric Lindsey is one to watch for the class of 2008. The 6-foot-1, 185-pounder has a strong arm, good speed and also figures to be a standout baseball prospect.