re: Class of 2019 Recruiting MEGATHREAD: That's a Wrap Edition

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Before the end of this month, 2019 3-star cornerback Jaydon Hill (Bob Jones/Madison, Ala.) is expected to whittle his list of nearly 30 offers down to five. At least three SEC schools — South Carolina, Mississippi State and Tennessee — are expected to make the cut.

The other two spots are up for grabs. Should Alabama and Clemson move in with an offer, both would receive strong consideration.

Hill (6-0, 172) visited Alabama last weekend. A week earlier, he went to Clemson, a day before dropping by South Carolina for the Garnet and Black spring game.

“It was good,” Hill said of South Carolina’s spring game. “I liked the fan base. I liked the campus, the facilities and I liked Coach [Will] Muschamp and [defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson].”

It was Hill’s first visit to Columbia and his first chance to interact with the Gamecocks coaches.

“[Robinson] keeps it real. You can tell he has a great passion for the game and he can coach,” Hill said. “He has produced good DBs, the corners he’s coached.”

Hill mentioned the tenure of Muschamp and Robinson at Florida, where they regularly churned out top defensive backs for the Gators.

“I like how Muschamp – you can tell he’s about business when he’s talking,” Hill said.

He grew up rooting for Alabama over Auburn. His mom and sister side with the Tide, too. But their house is a bit divided. Hill’s dad and brother are Florida fans.

Later this month, Hill intends to return to Tennessee for the spring game. Auburn, Georgia Tech and Mississippi State also have had him on campus this year.

Hill said he plans to graduate in December.

“Relationships with not just one, but multiple coaches. That means a lot to me,” he said, when asked about factors in his decision. “And academics and playing time.”

According to the 247Sports composite, Hill is now ranked as the No. 28 cornerback in the country. He rose from No. 50 after receiving a significant ratings bump from 247Sports.

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John Dunmore

Dunmore’s star has continued to rise over the past year and has culminated with a dominant spring on the circuit, which kicked off with an MVP performance at the Miami stop of the series. Dunmore had one of the best plays of the year when he made an eye-popping one-handed catch that helped him wrap up not only MVP honors but an invite to the Five-Star Challenge. The one-time Florida commit is still considering the Gators along with Florida State, Miami, Ohio State and several others.

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Devonta Lee

A standout Louisiana prospect, Lee earned his invitation to the Five-Star Challenge with an excellent showing at the Houston camp while working at wide receiver. Lee, who is being recruited by some schools as a safety, has the type of physicality that’s not easy to find at the position, especially if you factor in his ability to make big plays and tough catches. LSU, Alabama and several other major programs have offered Lee.

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Theo Wease

Wease has been a five-star since lighting up last year’s Five-Star Challenge and he hasn’t slowed down since. At the Dallas Rivals 3 Stripe Camp, he showed more of what he’s always been able to do best as a player - use his size, strength and explosion to put defensive backs to shame. He has been committed to Oklahoma once, and the Sooners are still considered the favorite in his recruitment, but he has a top five that also includes Alabama, LSU, USC and Texas A&M.

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I'm starting to get the feeling we are going to over recruit DJ Dale too.

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