4-Star CB Tre Douglas Commits to Vanderbilt over FSU, Ohio State, Others

Vanderbilt added another piece for its future secondary Thursday by receiving a commitment from defensive back Tre Douglas.

He announced his choice of the Commodores on social media:

Douglas registers as a 4-star recruit and the No. 237 overall prospect in the 2018 recruiting class, according to the Scout.com rankings. He's also rated as the No. 20 cornerback and the second-best player at the position from the state of Georgia among the group.

The Eagles Landing Christian Academy playmaker, who also possesses experience on the offensive side of the ball, has a prototypical frame for a modern cornerback. He's 6'2" and 183 pounds with ideal length and good ball skills.

He doesn't feature elite straight-line speed, and his willingness to attack the line of scrimmage to help in run support must still be proved.

Douglas told Chad Simmons of Rivals the most important thing for him during the recruiting process was finding a comfort zone.

"My decision will be based on if I feel at home," he said in March. "I am looking for the place I can call my home away from home."

All told, Douglas is the type of prospect who can really help round out a recruiting class. He's not flashy and it's probably going to take some time before he cracks the Vandy secondary rotation, but he's got the potential to become a key asset a few years down the road.

The most important factor during the early stages of his Commodores career is becoming more sound from a technical standpoint. Since he doesn't have high-end quickness, he must limit his mistakes in other areas. And he'll likely be asked to contribute on special teams while he develops.