Mathis likes Big Ten schools
Joe Mathis did not make it to Cal's spring game but the four-star defensive end from Upland, Calif., is expected to be at Washington's junior day and spring game this weekend and he's excited about the trip.
Mathis, a 6-foot-4, 254-pound recruit, had been committed to the Huskies earlier in the recruiting process but decided to open back up and things have taken off for him since that time.
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"I want to go up there to see what they're talking about," Mathis said.
"I want to see how the team is doing and I want to see the place. They've been saying all this stuff about the program and I want to go up there and see if it's true or not."
The four-star prospect recently returned from trips to Michigan and Nebraska and was blown away by both Big 10 schools.
Nebraska might have the slight edge especially since Mathis had a chance to spend more time with the Huskers' coaching staff.
The Upland star said Nebraska is definitely in good shape in his recruitment but he does not have a leader at this point. Since so many schools are still involved, Mathis wants to keep all options open as the off-season continues.
"I liked (Nebraska) at first but then I stopped liking them but after I visited them I was like 'Man, both of these schools are really nice,'" Mathis said.
"I like Nebraska a little bit more. I got to spend four days with the coaches. I spent a lot of time with the head coach and the defensive line coach. It was pretty big."
Although there is still a lot of time for things to change, Mathis said USC is no longer in his top five. Alabama, Oklahoma and others are also involved but the four-star is not expected to make his decision until probably after his senior season.