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Rivals says we're in on a new 2-star DB candidate:

Roderick Stewart
Cornerback
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight: 175 pounds
40-yard dash: 4.4 seconds
2 stars - 5.3
Schools in the Running: Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska, SMU, Texas Christian

However, we haven't offered and he is thinking of playing at a JUCO. I don't think we will offer another CB

That's too bad - he has good speed and really good size for a QB.

There are some guys out there who might not measure a desired height or weigh enough or blow up a stopwatch when running a 40, but they get recruited anyway when coaches identify them as "just football players." This guy's the opposite. Not that he's not a good player -- he is -- but here's a guy who might be an even better athlete than he is a player. He's got good size and speed for a cornerback (I have him at 180, but running a 4.5), and he's versatile -- he's played cornerback, safety and on special teams. He runs well for a bigger DB, although he's more of a sprinter than a cover guy who can watch a receiver and react quickly. With some added strength, I could see him making a terrific free safety, but I'm not sure he's as promising at cornerback. I like his overall ability, but there are a lot of other players who appear more likely to deliver on their promise. This guy could be great, but he brings too many "if's" for my taste.

Could he play receiver?