Where will they go? Predictions on prospects from RCS Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Many of the nation’s top uncommitted prospect participated at the Rivals Camp Series Presented by Under Armour in Charlotte. A lot of new information about their recruitment was gathered so here are a few early predictions from Mid-Atlantic Recruiting Analyst Adam Friedman and Southeast Recruiting Analyst Woody Wommack.
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Recruiting wrap: It hasn't been a secret that Laborn has been in love with Florida State since day one of his recruitment, but Virginia Tech is a major part of the conversation. He is scheduled to announce a commitment on June 3. Tennessee, North Carolina, Florida and Ohio State still have a shot to get a visit before then.
Prediction: Florida State
Recruiting wrap: Ewell announced an official top five for the first time Sunday. It featured Michigan, Alabama, Clemson and Notre Dame with Ohio State at the top. The Buckeyes have held the lead for Ewell for a long time but he's always said he wants to take his visits to be sure. A commitment could come at any time but expect Ewell to take a series of visits to these schools this summer.
Prediction: Ohio State
Recruiting wrap: Robinson didn't give much away when it came to discussing his recruitment over the weekend, but did say that Clemson and South Carolina continue to be the main schools at the top of his lists. He mentioned a few other programs, including Tennessee, as being in the mix going forward but it's hard to see him leaving the state.
Prediction: Clemson
Recruiting wrap: Smith is still one of the most undervalued prospects in the region, as North Carolina and Wake Forest have been the only programs to challenge Clemson and South Carolina so far. Georgia remains on the periphery, but like most top prospects from South Carolina, it will likely come down to the Tigers and the Gamecocks.
Prediction: South Carolina
Recruiting wrap: Williams claims a top 10 of Georgia, Florida, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest, USC, Tennessee, Penn State, Clemson, Virginia and Notre Dame but there are only three major contenders right now. Virginia Tech, Tennessee, and Clemson are the major players, but a lot can happen before he commits on Sept. 24. Williams hopes to take more unofficial visits this offseason and fit a couple official visits in before his announcement.
Prediction: Virginia Tech
Recruiting wrap: Ross began accumulating offers by the bunches after Florida State was the first to pull the trigger. Now, with plenty of offers to choose from, Ross is considering Florida, Miami, Michigan and Tennessee along with the Seminoles. Lots of other schools have a shot at landing Ross's commitment but those are the ones in the best position right now.
Prediction: Florida State
Recruiting wrap: Reed is an interesting prospect to forecast because his recruitment is really just starting to pick up. He was one of the event's top performers in Charlotte, and looks like he could be poised for a huge spring when it comes to offers. Right now schools like Maryland and Kentucky offer intriguing prospects, but an offer from Georgia could be a game-changer.
Prediction: Georgia
Recruiting wrap: Elliott isn't close to being finished picking up offers but he already seems enamored with one school. He just visited Tennessee and the Volunteers have done a very good job in North Carolina in recent years. Elliott has a long way to go in his recruitment but it sounds like Tennessee will, at the very least, be a factor all the way until the end.
Prediction: Tennessee
Recruiting wrap: Even though he's averaging about two or three new offers a week right now, Clemson and North Carolina will be the main two contenders for Henry from now until he announces a commitment. Florida and Alabama offered earlier this weekend and Tennessee and Louisville are also going after him. Expect Henry to take a lot of visits and really do his research but decide between the Tigers and Tar Heels in the end.
Prediction: Clemson
Recruiting wrap: Reitmaier has seen a nice bump to his recruitment over the past few months, with several programs adding to his offer list, including most recently Penn State. Vanderbilt was one of the first programs to get in the mix for his commitment, but a recent push from programs like Tennessee and Duke has Reitmaier exploring his options outside of his hometown.
Prediction: Tennessee