10/3/2017 football Edit

Rivals 100 DE sets commitment date

Chad Simmons • Rivals.com

Recruiting Analyst

Chad Simmons is a Recruiting Analyst for Rivals.com. He was the expert on The Next Class on Fox Sports South from 2011-2015. He currently covers Alabama, Georgia and Mississippi.

A decision looks to be right around the corner for 2019 Rivals 100 defensive end King Mwikuta. The 6-foot-4, 230 pound junior out of Lagrange (Ga.) Troup County has all the offers he wants, he has built some strong relationships with coaches and he is now set to make his decision.

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"I am going to commit on my birthday, December 15th," said Mwikuta. "I turn 17 that day and I think it will be a great day to commit. It is a Friday, it is my birthday and it is the perfect time."

Mwikuta admits he has thought about committing before, but he was not ready. The four-star feels he will be ready in two and a half months.

"I am close right now. I have been on a lot of visits and I have a good feel for a lot of schools. I know I will be ready to commit on my birthday."

Alabama, Auburn, Florida State, Georgia and Miami are the five schools in the race for Mwikuta.