One thing Vanderbilt proved it could do well during the 2015 season was play some defense under Coach Derek Mason.
So it should come as no surprise that some talented defensive back prospects have interest in playing for the coach that groomed Seahawks great Richard Sherman for the NFL back in his days at Stanford.
Mason landed a commitment from four-star cornerback Joejuan Williams on Saturday night, with the talented quarterback choosing to stay home in Nashville instead of exploring offers from some of the nation’s top programs.
Vanderbilt is my home! #AnchorDown pic.twitter.com/GT6S1uxUMJ
— Joejuan Williams (@JoejuanW) December 12, 2015
A star shines bright in the city of Nashville tonight…Anchor Down & Happy Holidays⚓️
— Derek Mason (@CoachDerekMason) December 13, 2015
Williams, who is set to enroll early in January, chose the Commodores over offers from schools such as LSU, Alabama, Ohio State and Tennessee, among many others, according to his 247Sports recruiting profile.
The Tennessee native, who stands at an impressive 6-foot-2 and 195-pounds, immediately becomes the prize prospect in a Vanderbilt recruiting class that has 14 commitments.
Joejuan Williams will bring great length & size to the CB position at VU, and should help that young unit become even stronger going forward
— Jesse Johnson (@JesseWJohnsonVU) December 12, 2015
Nick Cole is a former print journalist with several years of experience covering the SEC. Born and raised in SEC country, he has taken in the game-day experience at all 14 stadiums.
