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re: Class of 2018 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: So Long Old Friend Edition
Posted on 5/21/17 at 2:34 pm to TideSaint
Posted on 5/21/17 at 2:34 pm to TideSaint
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May has been a good, wait, a great month for B.J. Ojulari. This spring as coaches have stopped by Marietta (Ga.) to watch spring practice, many have been impressed and offered the 2020 defensive end.
The rising sophomore is 6-feet, 3-inches tall, he weighs 210 pounds and he has the length, frame and athleticism coaches really like. He started at offensive tackle as a freshman last fall, but his future is on the defensive line.
TCU got it all started May 3. Georgia offered May 20. In between, Auburn, Georgia Tech, North Carolina State, Pittsburgh and Syracuse offered Ojulari.
It has been a lot to take in. Like it would be for any freshman in high school.
"I am very happy and I can't believe I have these offers already," said Ojulari. "I am very surprised. I am just trying to handle it like a professional. It is a lot to take it, but I am very excited about it."
Georgia had him in Athens (Ga.) Saturday for the second time in the last couple of months. Ojulari's first trip to visit Georgia was for a spring practice. This time he left with an offer.
"Coach [Dell] McGee (running backs) told me about the offer first, then he took me to coach [Kirby] Smart (head coach) and told me that I have an offer from Georgia too.
"I like the campus at Georgia and I really like how they use their outside linebackers and defensive ends. I sat down with coach [Kevin] Sherrer (outside linebackers) on this visit and he showed me their plan and how I could fit into their defense."
Ojulari plans to take part in numerous camps this summer, but the only definite right now is Georgia.
Georgia Tech will likely see Ojulari on their campus soon too. He has already visited the Atlanta campus a handful of times, more than any other school and he likes the area the school is located in.
"I love how the stadium is in the heart of Atlanta and how everything is right there in the city," said Ojulari. "I do not know how they use guys like me in their system, so I want to learn about that. They definitely offer a great education, so I like that a lot too."
The only other school to host this young edge rusher is North Carolina State. Ojulari was there for the Miami game in the fall and he liked what he saw.
"The stadium was nice and I like the construction they were doing to upgrade their facilities. I watched Bradley Chubb play and I like how he played and I like how they used him. Those things stood out to me when I was up there."
Who will Ojulari visit next? Who will be the next to offer? It could be a busy June him. He plans to be out on the road, many times with his brother Azeez Ojulari, a top 2018 prospect and the older brother is helping ease the younger Ojulari into the process.
"Azeez just tells me to remain humble and that I have to handle all of this," said Ojulari. "He will help me with my decision because I am watching him go through this now and he will make his decision before I make mine. I am learning off him right now and he is helping me."
Help him, the older brother will and influence him, that is possible too, but they are far enough apart that this is no package deal. Each will make their own decisions.
The freshman knows he has plenty of time to make his mind up.
"I am just getting out, taking these visits looking for the right fit. I want to find a good environment, I want to find the place I fit in best and I am looking for a school that I can come in and contribute at. Of course I am looking for a great education too.
"That is what I will be looking for as I get out more and take these visits."
Ojulari has no favorites at this time.
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We've offered the older brother and got a CB for him a few weeks ago.
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Posted on 5/21/17 at 2:47 pm to TideSaint
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MOULTRIE, Ga., — According to 4-star linebacker JJ Peterson of Colquitt County High, he isn’t the first one in his family to have athletic ability.
“They all had talent … and they didn’t make it,’ he said. “To me, I’ve got to make it. I tell myself, I’m not going to fail.”
Peterson, the No. 1 outside linebacker in the 247Sports Composite, is the No. 35 overall recruit in the industry generated 247Sports Composite. He’s a top Auburn target and currently lists the Tigers No. 2 behind his leader, Alabama.
In the past year, Peterson has faced life-altering challenges, including the birth of his daughter and the death of his grand-father. He lost his dad to Lupus when he was a child.
“I try to keep the grind going,” Peterson said.
At Auburn, he has found a father-like figure of sorts in linebackers coach Travis Williams, the college coach he said he is closer with more than any.
“That’s my man,” Peterson said. “He came up like I did.”
Williams’ message to Peterson?
“His message is, he wants me to come see it, chill, get a feel for it,” Peterson said. “He ain't telling me like Georgia, telling me to commit, stuff like that. I don’t like that. At all.”
According to Peterson, he plans to visit Alabama, Auburn and FSU after school gets out. Possibly Oregon, too. We’ve since confirmed the Tigers expect to have him at Big Cat Weekend on June 3.
What stands out with the Tide?
“I just like the family atmosphere and all the players,” Peterson said. “I get along with them real good. Some of them have backgrounds like me.”
Click play to hear Peterson’s full interview with the SEC Recruiting Buzz podcast on Vsporto.com.
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Posted on 5/22/17 at 9:52 am to TideSaint
From the Auburn board:
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KN also has update on 4* Joey Gatewood, everyone's favorite QB prospect
Rhett Lashlee was something like a father figure to Gatewood and even tho Lindsey is different than Lashlee, Gatewood could see him being the same thing. He was a bit "blindsided" at first when Lindsey told him they were going to recruit a 2nd QB but after the transfers he admits that we have to find another QB. Gatewood apparently is now cool with it and seems pretty solid. Plenty of schools like Alabama, Georgia, Ole Miss and Oregon are still after him and apparently Ohio State has opened up communications. Told him they have 5* Emory Jones committed but if anything were to happen they wanted to stay in touch. Of those Gatewood said the school he's most intrigued by is Alabama because their history. Apparently Bama coaches have told him his offer is legit and they like his fit, so sounds like he plans on camping there this summer. Lindsey is aware of him talking with other schools but seems fine with it and comfortable with Gatewood sticking. Gatewood mentions that Lindsey's offense reminds him a bunch of what he runs now at his high school
KN seems to think Gatewood is about as solid as it gets but I will admit a bit nervous he is so interested in Bama. I am a bit surprised they would take him a QB target but I am guessing since they have two guys basically ready to play now they can give Gatewood time to develop. I know there are very mixed feelings on here about him but if Bama, Ohio State & UGA are all after him that tends to show that plenty think he has tremendous upside. Will be interesting to see what happens after his Bama visit this summer
Another note, KN says that AU did visit Emory Jones over the break as well. Everyone seems to think he's pretty solid to Ohio State but sounds like we might also be trying to make a run at him as well. Either Field or Jones would be a great pickup but personally I think Jones is a bit overrated. I want Fields if we can get him
This post was edited on 5/22/17 at 9:53 am
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