Lair makes surprise decision
Originally, tight end Eric Lair had a plan to make his commitment during his senior season. However, on Monday, the Houston Lamar prospect decided he was ready to pull the trigger.
The 6-foot-3, 210-pounder had picked up scholarship offers from Baylor, Fresno State, Iowa State, Minnesota, Nebraska, and Oklahoma State. One of those out-of-state schools impressed him and Lair felt it was the right time to make his decision.
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"I just committed to Minnesota," Lair said. "It was the coaches. They sound like great guys and that are going to help me do great things. I haven't visited there yet, but I plan to in the next few weeks.
Lair was recruited by Minnesota coach Derek Lewis, who also made a big impact on his decision.
"He's a great guy," Lair said about Lewis. "He gets you pumped up. He's just a high energy guy."
In terms of early playing time, Lair says that he is looking to compete right away for a spot.
"They said they want me to play as soon as I get up there," Lair said. "I'm really working on my route running and catching the ball. I want to be an athletic tight end when I get up there and stretch the field."
As a junior, Lair had 35 receptions for 430 yards and three touchdowns and picked up first-team all-district honors.