'26 TN CB Chaston Smith (Notre Dame Verbal)

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2026 class off to a really nice start. Beat out some big time players here.
 
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He’s a guy who will play right away the DB class should be good for years to come
 
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Good pickup, but I have my reservations. It has nothing to do with bag chasing down the line or whatever, but the kid visited ND once, is from Tennessee, and made an early commitment. The relationship with Mickens (and his developmental abilities) was also a big deciding factor. But, is it likely that Mickens is still on staff by the time he signs? There is a lot of time for Mickens to get hired away between now and Dec '25.
 
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Another thing to add here. In addition to his 6'1- 6'2" height, Smith measured in with 33.5 inch arms at ND. Which are longer than Cam Hart's (33 inches at the combine)
 
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CanadalovesND said:
Good pickup, but I have my reservations. It has nothing to do with bag chasing down the line or whatever, but the kid visited ND once, is from Tennessee, and made an early commitment. The relationship with Mickens (and his developmental abilities) was also a big deciding factor. But, is it likely that Mickens is still on staff by the time he signs? There is a lot of time for Mickens to get hired away between now and Dec '25.
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He visited ND twice
 
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nice get. Seeing freshman produce in a playoff team especially DBs I’m sure was a huge factor.
 
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CanadalovesND said:
Good pickup, but I have my reservations. It has nothing to do with bag chasing down the line or whatever, but the kid visited ND once, is from Tennessee, and made an early commitment. The relationship with Mickens (and his developmental abilities) was also a big deciding factor. But, is it likely that Mickens is still on staff by the time he signs? There is a lot of time for Mickens to get hired away between now and Dec '25.
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Signing day is June for 2026
 
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CanadalovesND said:
Good pickup, but I have my reservations. It has nothing to do with bag chasing down the line or whatever, but the kid visited ND once, is from Tennessee, and made an early commitment. The relationship with Mickens (and his developmental abilities) was also a big deciding factor. But, is it likely that Mickens is still on staff by the time he signs? There is a lot of time for Mickens to get hired away between now and Dec '25.
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I still wonder what the perception of Mickens is within the good ol' boy circles of the coaching fraternity. Shouldn't this have happened by now? He's only been a CB coach in his career up until this year.
 
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