Published Apr 24, 2018
Rivals 3 Stripe Charlotte prospects predict where top players will land
Adam Friedman and Woody Wommack
Rivals.com

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FORT MILL, S.C. - It’s our job at Rivals.com to cut through all the noise and zero in on where the nation’s top players will end up playing their college football. Sometimes when it comes to searching for information, the best intel comes from fellow elite prospects. At Sunday’s Charlotte stop of the Rivals 3 Stripe Camp Series presented by adidas event, we surveyed several prospects about where four elite prospects will eventually land. Here are the results.

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The pick: Tennessee

Why: “I think he’s going to go to Tennessee. They like big running backs and I just think he’s going there.” – 2020 defensive back Keontae Jenkins

The pick: South Carolina or NC State

Why: “I’ve seen him at South Carolina a few times and I think he fits their playing style.” – Three-star defensive tackle Zovon Lindsay

The pick: Florida State

Why: “I think he’s going to go to Florida State. Him and Sam Howell are pretty tight. I wouldn’t be surprised if he went there.” – 2019 quarterback Kennique Bonner-Steward

The pick: Florida State

Why: “Florida State because I believe him and Sam Howell built a strong relationship and I think they’ll play together in the future.” – 2021 running back Evan Pryor

The pick: Michigan or Tennessee

Why: “I could see Michigan or Tennessee. I think it could be one of those two.” – Rivals250 wide receiver Khafre Brown

The pick: Clemson

Why: “I’ll probably say Clemson. I’m not sure what position he’ll play. Maybe linebacker.” – Rivals250 linebacker Osita Ekwonu

The pick: Clemson

Why: “I think he might go to Clemson. They’re high on his list.” – Three-star defensive back Shyheim Battle

The pick: South Carolina or Clemson

Why: “He wants to stay close to home I know that. With him and all the people helping him make his decision, I think it’s down to those two. I know he doesn’t want to play in the cold either.” - Three-star Wisconsin wide receiver commit Nolan Groulx

The pick: Clemson

Why: “It’s just a gut feeling. I’ve been right about a lot of people.” – Three-star linebacker Jaylon Scott

The pick: South Carolina

Why: “I think he’s going to go to South Carolina. I think he’s been there before.” – Jenkins

The pick: Notre Dame

Why: “I saw he took his official visit up there.” – Lindsay

The pick: Notre Dame

Why: “He was just visiting there.” - Bonner-Steward

The pick: Notre Dame

Why: “I think he likes Notre Dame a lot.” - Pryor

The pick: Notre Dame

Why: “Everything I see it seems like it’s Notre Dame for him.” – Howell

The pick: North Carolina or NC State

Why: “He’ll probably go to UNC or NC State and stay close to home.” – Jenkins

The pick: North Carolina

Why: “I wouldn’t be surprised if he went with his brother to North Carolina.” - Bonner-Steward

The pick: North Carolina

Why: “I think he wants to go play with his brother at Chapel Hill.” - Pryor

The pick: Tennessee

Why: “I know he likes them.” – Five-star Quavaris Crouch

The pick: North Carolina

Why: “I think he’s going to go there with his brother. Him and his brother are really tight so I think he’ll end up there with him.” –Groulx

The pick: North Carolina

Why: “I think he’ll follow his brother there.” – Howell

The pick: South Carolina

Why: “He seems like one of those type of guys.” – Lindsay

The pick: Clemson

Why: “I think he really likes them but I’m not sure if he’ll commit.” – 2020 defensive back Tyler Venables

The pick: Clemson

Why: “Just because it’s his hometown and it’s right nearby.” – Three-star quarterback Davis Beville

The pick: Clemson

Why: “I think he really liked it there.” – 2020 athlete Lamareon James

The pick: Oklahoma

Why: “He just took his visit out there.” – Jenkins

The pick: Penn State

Why: “He was just up there this weekend.” – 2020 linebacker Malcolm Britt

The pick: Washington State

Why: “I think he’s from out there.”- 2019 wide receiver Jarius Howard

The pick: Washington State

Why: “I’m pretty sure he’s from there.” – 2019 athlete Javon Harvey

The pick: Clemson

Why: “He fits well there.” – 2020 wide receiver KeAndre Lambert

The pick: Clemson

Why: “I think he might go to Clemson because I saw he was there.” – Lindsay

The pick: Clemson

Why: “It’s just Clemson and I think he likes it there.” – Three-star Virginia Tech commit JaHad Carter