Jackson, Mississippi linebacker Stone Blanton is the No. 10 ranked inside linebacker in the country and the No. 6 prospect in the state. Blanton is committed to Mississippi State to play baseball but didn't have his commitment marked on his profile, so I looked into it. While the Bulldogs like him as a future 1B or outfielder, Mike Leach's staff is apparently not that into him at the moment and he's not considered as part of their class.
"I’m letting football lead my recruitment, so I’m open. A number of programs have said I could play both."
Blanton was offered by Arkansas in April, followed by South Carolina, Kentucky, A&M, Ole Miss and more. He mentioned to me that he's had some contact with the baseball staff in Fayetteville and he mentioned the new facility they're building.
He said he's been keeping up with Arkansas's defense this season: "I love how the linebackers are leading the SEC in tackles. My kind of defense."
He has a lot of interest and interacts with Arkansas's stuff on social media a lot so I'd say the Razorbacks might have a good shot at him if DVH has interest.
