Vanderbilt birthday offer leaves impression for 3-star S Dashaun Jerkins

Think of the commitment of three-star safety Dashaun Jerkins to Vanderbilt as a sort of delayed “thank you” for a birthday present received in October. Jerkins committed to Vandy on Friday.

“They offered me on my birthday, back on October 25,” Jerkins told GN. “I was always looking forward to going down there for a visit, but it was a problem because it was far away. … I’ve been in real good contact with Coach (Marc) Mattioli (safeties coach) for a long time now.

“When I first got there I talked with Coach (Derek) Mason and he was telling me how I could be an impact player at Vanderbilt and in the SEC. The camp was amazing and I liked how the coaching staff corrected me and tried to help me…