Derek Mason’s strong push on the recruiting trail continued on Sunday, as 2018 Winter Haven (FL) RB Ja’Veon Marlow committed to Vanderbilt via his Twitter account.
Marlow is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals, and the 247 Sports composite rating considers him the #66 running back prospect in the Class of 2018 and the #164 prospect in the state of Florida. Marlow chose Vanderbilt over offers from Nebraska, Arizona, Iowa State, Kentucky, North Carolina, Pitt, and Purdue.
At 5’10” and 186 pounds, Marlow was clocked at 4.76 in the 40-yard dash and 4.