Georgia OL likes Cuse, cools on Wake
For a while, 2013 2-star Tucker (Ga.) offensive lineman Alexander Hayes was mulling between Wake Forest and Syracuse, but thanks to a recent rash of commits to the Demon Deacons, the Orange have surged into the lead.
"I really like their coaching staff," Hayes said of Syracuse. "Me and [offensive line] Coach Greg Adkins have a pretty good relationship and I can't wait to get up there and see how the campus is."
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Hayes has backed off from Wake, partially because of the number offensive lineman already on the roster and in the current class.
"They got three linemen commits right in a row," he said. "I would be No. 6 in their calls and then there'd be 14 of us in the program meaning at least a few would have to redshirt."
His goal is to play as a freshman and it's looking more and more like Syracuse might be the place that gives Hayes the best opportunity.
"I think I have the body type and skill level to play early," he said. "I like the way Syracuse runs a pro-style offense. I think I can get in there and block and get off to a great start."
Hayes has set an official visit to Syracuse for late January and he plans to make his decision shortly after the trip.
"That will be the last trip I make," he said. "I'm hoping to schedule a few more before that but when I leave Syracuse I'll make a decision and call all the coaches and let them know."