Nationwide Rivals Recruiting Director Adam Gorney joins Jeremy Birmingham from DottingTheEyes.com, Jed Might from UGASports.com and Ryan Younger TrojanSports.com to handle the three matters and decide whether or not they imagine every assertion to be FACT or FICTION.
1. Naeem Offord will make two visits to Alabama this week. Ohio State ought to be very involved.
Gorny’s opinion: FACT. Na’im Offord was in Tuscaloosa earlier this week and is predicted to return to Alabama this weekend for an official go to. I spoke with a very good supply earlier this week who mentioned the Crimson Tide is unquestionably the staff to observe right here, however that Auburn, Georgia, Oregon and now LSU are additionally leaping into the image. Typically when this occurs, the prospect will renege on their dedication to evaluate every thing after which decide later. Ohio State continues to be in excellent form, and taking part in alongside fellow five-star Devin Sanchez is a giant draw, however there is not a lot to fret about.
Birmingham: FACT. Ohio State ought to be involved about Naeem Offord’s recruiting standing, however not due to these journeys to Alabama or his current visits to Auburn or Oregon. It is 2024, and virtually each five-star recruit goes to be sharp, however that is very true if it is a participant from the center of the SEC dedicated wherever.
On the floor, Offord continues to say all the fitting issues, and the Buckeyes have not seen any indicators of actual concern, however each journey to a different college is a dent within the Buckeye armor. Luckily for Ohio State, they’re going to be internet hosting Offord and his household on an official go to within the subsequent few weeks, they usually’ll have an opportunity to again it up. Nonetheless, it is one thing that can be a priority from now till signing day.
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2. Georgia is unquestionably the favourite for four-star WR Talin Taylor after his current go to.
Gorny’s opinion: FACT. Since final summer season, Talyn Taylor has been really in love with Georgia since his first go to there, and that might have made issues even stronger. The four-star vast receiver from Geneva, Illinois, and his mom loved themselves in Athens final weekend, and the bar has been set very excessive for every other staff to land him now. From the coaches, to the nice ambiance, to the event, there’s lots Taylor likes in regards to the Bulldogs, so it could be a shock — however not a complete shock — if he finally ends up someplace else, with some Midwestern groups nonetheless in rivalry.
Might image: FINCTURE. I solely say unbelievable as a result of there’s positively a phrase right here. I believe Georgia is the favourite, however colleges like Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan are going to make it robust. Nonetheless, the Bulldogs have been doing an amazing job recruiting Taylor for nearly a 12 months now. A number of unofficial visits from Illinois to Georgia present simply how Taylor is, as is the truth that Georgia obtained its first official go to final weekend. I see Georgia because the staff to beat, however under no circumstances is it a lock for the Bulldogs.
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3. Rumors and innuendo surrounding the recruitment of five-star QB Julian Lewis subside after he visits USC once more this weekend.
Guess Gorny: FINCTURE. Till Julian Lewis indicators with this system — and I nonetheless suppose USC is in a powerful place to maintain him — the rumors surrounding his recruitment won’t finish. Rumors about Lincoln Riley the need to make it to the NFL will not finish. Nothing can be over till Lewis exhibits up in Los Angeles to play soccer. Months in the past, Georgia was positive to show it over. Then there was Alabama to be careful for. Now, Auburn and Colorado (and Indiana?!?) are packages to observe as a result of he can begin there from day one. Properly, likelihood is he may as nicely begin from day one at USC. Undoubtedly, it is a monster go to to Los Angeles this weekend. However that will not cease all of the rumors about his recruitment.
Younger’s Opinion: FACT. Each go to for Julian Lewis elsewhere has given rise to hypothesis about what it means for his dedication to USC. It was clear to him and his household all alongside that they have been going to take these visits and undergo the recruiting course of completely in order that they might have relationships and backup choices in case the state of affairs at USC abruptly modified. The thrill this weekend can be who Lewis recruits to affix him with the Trojans when he returns to campus on USC’s greatest weekend of the month — no coincidence. Particularly when adopted by a dedication or a number of.
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