MD sleeper waiting on big boys

Forestville (Md.) Bishop McNamara defensive end Justin Brown has only played seven games of high school football. However, the 6-foot-4, 215-pound defensive end is waiting on some big-time offers, and already has one from Boston College. How did his visit to The Heights go this weekend?

"It was great, I liked everything about BC," said the 6-foot-4, 215-pounder. "The academics, the campus, the people -- they were all great. I was hosted by defensive end Justin Bell which was cool because his younger brother goes to my school."

As impressed as he was with BC, Brown is going to wait before he makes any decisions. He already visited Kent State, but said the BC visit was "much better." However, a couple of schools with big-time tradition are waiting in the wings.

"Notre Dame is coming to my house tonight and they could offer and Michigan is close as well," he said. "Notre Dame is set for a visit on Jan. 16 and Michigan is Jan. 23. I might also visit either Clemson or UConn, but I'm not sure yet."

In seven games as a senior, Brown had nine sacks and 65 tackles. He will wait until late January to make his choice.

"It's really going to be a decision about how I fit in and where I can impact," he said. "BC is right up there because the players really look out for each other and I love coach (Keith) Willis, my recruiting and position coach. Even if Notre Dame and Michigan offer, I'll need to see them and compare those visits to BC."