[URL=”http://recruiting.scout.com/a.z?s=73&p=8&c=1&nid=4021532″]Vincent Davidson[/URL] is a 6’2″, 200-pound wide-receiver from West Iredell H.S. in Statesville, NC. His name may not sound familiar, but Davidson has slowly become a popular prospect.
One of many schools showing interest in Davidson is the Kentucky Wildcats. The Wildcats coaches went to visit Davidson during the spring, talked with him, and he has been high on the program ever since, even though he does not currently have an offer.
“I did my research on Kentucky. They are in the SEC, so it’s big-time football. They have a history of winning, so they really caught my attention. They are not the best team in the SEC, so they are looking to build and find guys with potential. I think I fit in with them and have built a good relationship with the coaches, so everything is working its way out.”
Many other programs have contacted Davidson, including Clemson, UNC, NC State, Notre Dame, Illinois, Maryland, East Carolina, Wake Forest, Duke, Minnesota, and others. But he still remains very high on Kentucky.
“Kentucky, after talking to everybody this spring, is definitely in the Top 5.”
Part of Davidson’s high praise for Kentucky may be based around the coaches’ drive to make him know he is a wanted recruit.
“Out of all the schools I talked to, [Kentucky] is probably coming after me the hardest because me and [Coach Turner’s] bond. We talk at least 2 or 3 times a week, and everything is starting to build its way up.
“The way they are talking, they just want me to come to camp and get a good look at me. We are both hoping I can make it to a camp and see how everything goes. But they are definitely recruiting me the hardest right now.”
The coach credited for recruiting Davidson is Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Line Coach David Turner. Davidson has become more than just a recruit to Coach Turner.
“He is a really good man. Usually when we talk on the phone, we usually don’t take a lot about football. We get into our personal lives and it kind of helps, because if you can talk with someone about your personal life, you build a trust with them. Him talking to me is kind of like a dad. Sometimes football will sneak in there, but I would say we have a great relationship, both professionally and personally.”
Davidson only holds one offer, which comes from Illinois. The predicament that held Davidson back from being a more acclaimed recruit was an ankle injury that occurred last season. He had a high ankle sprain and also tore several ligaments. He says the ankle is now 95-100%.
With an ankle injury preventing him from playing at his best, Davidson was still able to gain the attention of many scouts, proving he has talent. Davidson shares what he considers to be a few strengths and weaknesses within his game.
“A strength I have is my size. I really create mismatches on the field. But one of my weaknesses is my route running. I have to get that to perfection.”
Because of the injury and limited production during the season, the way Davidson has to prove himself to teams is by performing well in summer camps. He plans to attend a Kentucky camp–although he doesn’t know when–in order to show he deserves a scholarship.
“They want me to come to camp first. If I go to camp, hopefully I can get that offer. When I go to camp, everything I do is going to be to the best of my potential. I have to go in with the mindset that I have to be the best at everything I do, so that will be my motto this summer.”
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