Fils-Amie mulling offseason visits
Carlin Fils-Aime isn't much for naming favorites or releasing a pecking order. The Naples (Fla.) High School standout is not ready to make those kinds of definitive statements. He doesn't discuss "dream schools" or anything of the sort. He's long since settled into the "everyone is equal" talking point.
That said, Fils-Aime did grow up with a bit of a rooting interest. And while Florida probably topped the list of a younger version of the running back, these days, the childhood favorite is playing catch up.
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"Growing up, I was a Gator," Fils-Aime said. "I liked the Gators, but then they didn't really show me any interest at the beginning. At that point, I started liking a lot of other schools as well."
And so Fils-Aime will tour any number of college campuses in the month ahead. He hasn't yet settled on dates or destinations just yet, but he has a few names in mind.
Georgia is of particular interest to the three-star prospect. Despite never having been to campus, he has a solid relationship with the Bulldogs' staff. And that, it seems, is the reason UGA has a spot on the tailback's must-see list.
"They're just a great running back school," Fils-Aime said of Georgia. "I talk to the running back coach a lot. He's an awesome guy. I want to see the school with my own eyes."
Fils-Aime has spent part of his offseason running track at his highs school, where he functions as a sprinter, long-jumper and member of multiple relay teams. The schedule hasn't allowed time for many recruiting trips, though, he did manage to squeeze in one.
"I went to an unofficial visit to Miami, but that's really it so far," he said. "That was great. I loved it."
For as undecided as Fils-Aime is on his college destination, he does have a checklist drawn. It isn't; complete or perfected just yet, but it provides a nice outline.
"What's important to me, other than academics, is just how I am with the coaches and how true to the their word they are," Fils-Amie said.