Rivals nationwide recruiting director Adam Gorney is joined by nationwide recruiting analyst Marshall Levenson together with Dale Dowden of VolReport.com and Jed Could of UGASports.com to sort out three subjects and decide whether or not they imagine every assertion is FACT or FICTION.
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1. Tennessee ought to begin feeling actually comfy that it leads for five-star OL David Sanders.
Gorney’s take: FACT. A pair weeks in the past, the sensation was that David Sanders’ recruitment might come right down to a coin flip between Ohio State and Tennessee and even nonetheless the Buckeyes’ teaching employees may really feel like they’ve a reasonably first rate shot. However this seems to be to be trending closely in Tennessee’s path within the ultimate days earlier than a choice. Nebraska impressed him however looks like an actual lengthy shot. Georgia has slipped on this one. Ohio State and Tennessee appear to be the true contenders however there was a ton of Vols smoke right here and I imagine it.
Dowden’s take: FACT. Tennessee has been in sizzling pursuit for the nation’s No. 1 offensive sort out attempting to shut the hole between themselves and the believed chief at one time, Ohio State. Sanders has visited Tennessee this calendar 12 months greater than another program, together with two visits within the spring, and a late July go to that adopted his official go to.
Sanders advised Rivals nationwide recruiting analyst Adam Friedman earlier this 12 months that it was correct that the Vols had been the workforce he was most enthusiastic about popping out of January. I imagine that to be the reality, and following that started a stretch of many visits to Rocky High. Will the Vols land the No. 2 total prospect? That is still to be seen, however they need to really feel superb about the place they’ve positioned themselves as the choice date is rapidly approaching.
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2. Justus Terry ready to make his determination till nearer to the early signing interval is dangerous information for Georgia.
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Gorney’s take: FACT. I nonetheless totally count on Georgia finally lands Justus Terry after earlier commitments to the Bulldogs and to USC however the longer this goes the longer Alabama particularly together with Florida State have an opportunity with the Manchester, Ga., five-star standout. The rumor in latest weeks was that the Crimson Tide commits are making a concerted effort to land Terry and if he was so positive about flipping again to Georgia, why hasn’t he simply accomplished it already? I nonetheless suppose the Dawgs look greatest right here but when this drags all over the autumn – and Alabama goes undefeated or one thing actually particular – it might make issues means too shut for consolation.
Could’s take: FICTION. Kirby Sensible would in fact want that Terry be dedicated somewhat than not. Nonetheless, this can be a recruitment that shall be contested till Signing Day both means. Georgia has hammered residence the “marathon” message to Terry all 12 months and that’s persevering with now. He needs to be anticipated at a number of Bulldog video games this season, beginning with the season opener in opposition to Clemson. Though it’s going to take a bit longer than some may like, we nonetheless totally count on Terry to be a Bulldog come December.
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3. LSU virtually at all times will get the No. 1 prospect within the state. Jahkeem Stewart can even find yourself in Baton Rouge.
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Gorney’s take: FACT. Jahkeem Stewart goes to do issues his means and on his timeline and he’s been afforded that chance as a result of he’s an exceptional defensive finish the place each program within the nation needs him badly. USC, Ohio State, Oregon, Texas and others are within the combine right here and Stewart has mentioned on quite a few events that he’s undoubtedly not hesitant to depart the state. I imagine it. However a latest go to again to Baton Rouge might have helped the Tigers and historical past is so strongly on their aspect that till one thing else occurs, I’m nonetheless going to suppose LSU has the most effective shot right here.
Levenson’s take: FACT. Whereas proper now most would say the out-of-state packages, USC, Ohio State and even Oregon, are those with essentially the most momentum, I do are likely to at all times really feel the highest Louisiana prospects will find yourself staying residence. It’s virtually a state of affairs of ‘I will imagine in any other case once I see it’ with reference to them leaving the state. Solely as soon as since 2012 has the highest prospect within the state gone wherever aside from LSU and that was Arch Manning. I do really feel USC has an actual standing in his recruitment as does Ohio State on account of teaching and bonafide, robust relationships. We additionally know Oregon can probably outbid anyone if the Geese select to. However on the finish of the day, I nonetheless really feel it is LSU’s to lose. Louisiana has one of many strongest cultures of any state within the nation in relation to representing your state in school and even within the NFL.
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