Visit preview: Where top 5 unsigned prospects are headed this weekend
Just three official visit weekends remain until National Signing Day, meaning uncommitted prospects from around the country are trying to jam in trips in advance of a final decision. With several of the nation’s elite uncommitted prospects hitting the road this weekend, today we look at where the top five uncommitted prospects are visiting and how it might impact their final decisions.
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This weekend’s visit: Alabama
Why it matters: The Tide have been quietly working on Surtain for months and while most assume he’s bound for LSU, nothing is over until the ink is dry on the letter-of-intent. Alabama presents the opportunity for immediate playing time and the Tide have done a nice job recruiting South Florida in recent years. Can they pull the upset and land the nation’s top cornerback? This weekend’s trip could be make-or-break when it comes to Alabama’s chances.
This weekend’s visit: Playing in Polynesian Bowl
Why it matters: Taylor-Stuart has already taken trips to Texas A&M and USC but is scheduled to play in the Polynesian Bowl this weekend before taking trips to Georgia and Tennessee over the next few weeks. Texas and Alabama are also battling to get Taylor-Stuart on campus.
This weekend’s visit: Playing in Polynesian Bowl
Why it matters: Oregon has been viewed as the favorite for Williams since the summer but he’s yet to take his official visit to Eugene. Williams is expected to make the trip later this month but will spend this weekend at the Polynesian Bowl in Hawaii. Williams visited Utah during the fall and spent last weekend on an official visit to USC.
This weekend’s visit: Alabama
Why it matters: Clemson has been seen as the favorite to land Ross for quite some time but the longer his recruitment goes, the bigger the chance there is for something unexpected to happen. Over the years it’s been proven that it’s very difficult to steal five-star prospects out of the state of Alabama, as they often end up staying close to home with the Tide or Auburn. The Tide are likely to roll out the red carpet for Ross as they try to sell him on the opportunity to play early and stay close to home. Ross will visit Auburn next weekend. He already visited Clemson in November.
This weekend’s visit: North Carolina
Why it matters: Sandidge is fresh off a trip to Georgia and the Dawgs clearly made their mark on him during that trip. With a visit to presumed-favorite South Carolina on the schedule for next weekend, this weekend will provide the Tar Heels the opportunity to prove to Sandidge that he should stay close to home.
