Memphis in pursuit of 2018 in-state 3-star OT Cole Mabry

The Latest: Class of 2018 three-star offensive lineman Cole Mabry is just getting started on the recruiting process, but already a school close to home has made him feel like a priority. The University of Memphis has stepped up its recruiting efforts in the state of Tennessee over the past two classes and Mabry said he’s already feel like the love from the Tigers. Rivals.com caught up with him to talk Memphis and his plans for the spring.

In His Words: “My recruiting has picked up quite a bit since the offseason started. We had a few coaches come through at school, Northwestern, Cincinnati and Memphis are just a few.”

On which school has shown the most attention: “Coach Silverfield from Memphis has come through multiple times. He’s a great coach. I can certainly see development from their offensive line as the year went along. I know some guys who are going there that I train with as well. It’s close to home but it’s not right in my backyard and that’s another thing I like about. I went down for the Kansas game. It was a blowout so we left at halftime but it was a great atmosphere and there was a ton of fans and a good tailgate scene, which I didn’t’ really expect. It helps to see that the fans care about the program. It means a lot that they were my first offer. Knowing that they’re taking a chance on me shows that they really believe in me as a player.”

Rivals Reaction: Memphis has done a great job of increasing its recruiting efforts in the state of Tennessee over the past two classes and Mabry appears to be a prime target in the 2018 class. The early offer and attention could play major dividends for the Tigers in the long run.