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

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Four-star linebacker Henry To'oto'o took a visit to Tuscaloosa last month and gave Alabama rave reviews. The Concord (Calif.) De La Salle product -- Alabama defensive coordinator Tosh Lupoi's alma mater -- plans to return for an official visit, and could be one to watch at the inside linebacker position.

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It's early, but Fort Lauderdale Univeristy School offensive tackle Marcus Tate is looking like one of the top prospects in South Florida for the Class of 2021.

That's why schools from around the country have already offered the rising sophomore who could play multiple spots on the offensive line in college.

"Alabama, Georgia and Michigan are my most recent offers," Tate told InsideTheU and 247Sports on Monday. "I don't really have a top group of schools, but there are a few that are standing out ... Miami and LSU like before and now Alabama and Georgia and also Auburn."

Tate was in Tuscaloosa last month. He said that Brent Key invited him to workout for the Crimson Tide after watching him go through drills at a satellite camp.

"They saw me at the FAU camp and just wanted me to come up there and meet the coaches and they loved me so they offered. It was nice. Me just being a freshman it was awesome. I was a little star struck just meeting Nick Saban."

Tate also camped at Georgia and met Kirby Smart after touring Athens.

"I worked with [Sam Pittman]. He's a good coach. Real funny coach. That's what I like about him. That's kind of why I like Georgia right now."

Miami offered Tate back in January. The Hurricanes got the talented lineman on campus for the program's Underclassmen Day back in late March and will host him once again in a few weeks for Mark Richt's annual Paradise Camp which features a pool party on Friday and 1-on-1s Saturday under the lights.

"I have heard it's crazy over there and big time. I know lots of people have gotten offers from it and committed based off of it, so I'm excited. I know that it's really good competition. I'm just looking forward to getting reps from guys around the country and working with [Stacy Searels]. I have always wanted to do that."

Tate added that he might even be in Coral Gables before Paradise Camp.

"I was actually going to call [Coach Searels] once the dead period lifts and see if I can come hang out with him and spend a day with him. He said that I can do that"

While it's clear that Tate has interest in the Hurricanes along with the SEC powers, he appears to be in no rush to make a decision.

"It's probably going to be a while. I don't know. I don't want to rush anything."

Tate (6-5, 265) doubles as a forward on the hardwood and has played some AAU basketball this summer. He also holds offers from Texas A&M, Oregon, Kentucky, Louisville, Purdue, Syracuse and Tennessee.

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