[COLOR= rgb(178, 34, 34)][SIZE= 24px]Georgia DB Marlon Character names USC among top three[/COLOR]
May 25, 2015
By Phil Kornblut Link:[/SIZE] [COLOR= rgb(0, 0, 205)]SportsTalk[/COLOR]
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One of Georgia’s top 2016 prospects is looking strongly out of state at this point. DB [COLOR= rgb(178, 34, 34)]Marlon Character [/COLOR](6-0 173) of Atlanta has a top three of USC, Ohio State and Virginia Tech with no favorite. He has been considering Georgia as well but right now its from those out of state programs where Character is feeling the most love.
“I’m pretty much set on those three,” Character said. “There are others recruiting me like Miami, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Pitt. I’m just trying to do what’s best for me as far as seeing myself on the next level after college, just trying to make the best decision for the future.
Lorenzo Ward has been USC’s lead recruiter for Character who has also met Steve Spurrier but hasn’t met new defensive coordinator and secondary coach Jon Hoke. Ward and his counterparts from Virginia Tech and Ohio State apparently have made the strongest impression on Character.
“The coaches recruiting me the hardest are from those three schools and I have the best relationship with those coaches,” Character said. “What I like about South Carolina is they are unafraid to play certain freshman as long as you come in and execute. Coach Ward has been very excited about me coming down there and me getting on the field and playing and making an impact on the field.”
Character said Ward has told him he could work at safety and cornerback early in his career before settling on a permanent home.
Character visited USC last season for the Georgia game. He only got a look at the stadium and the weight room, but he also got a good feel for gameday in Columbia.
“I liked the feeling there from the game standpoint,” he said. “It was a great feeling being there, a real good experience.”
Character plans a return visit to USC this summer, probably in June. He also plans to visit other schools after not visiting anywhere in the spring. He would like to make his decision before the season and it won’t be based solely on football related factors.
“Mainly going to be my relationship with my position coach and can I see myself there for the next three to four years and producing and getting better as a player and a student,” Character said. “Making sure the school is perfect for me, not just going there because they have a good football team.”
Character played in just four games last season due to a severe hip pointer. He still managed a couple of interceptions and around 20 tackles.
May 25, 2015
By Phil Kornblut Link:[/SIZE] [COLOR= rgb(0, 0, 205)]SportsTalk[/COLOR]
[COLOR= rgb(0, 0, 205)]Rivals bio[/COLOR]
[COLOR= rgb(0, 0, 205)]247sports bio[/COLOR]
[COLOR= rgb(178, 34, 34)]Video: [/COLOR][COLOR= rgb(0, 0, 205)]http://www.hudl.com/athlete/2394957/marlon-character[/COLOR]
[COLOR= rgb(255, 0, 0)]Rivals star ranking 4[/COLOR]
[COLOR= rgb(255, 0, 0)]247sports star ranking 3[/COLOR]
One of Georgia’s top 2016 prospects is looking strongly out of state at this point. DB [COLOR= rgb(178, 34, 34)]Marlon Character [/COLOR](6-0 173) of Atlanta has a top three of USC, Ohio State and Virginia Tech with no favorite. He has been considering Georgia as well but right now its from those out of state programs where Character is feeling the most love.
“I’m pretty much set on those three,” Character said. “There are others recruiting me like Miami, Georgia, Georgia Tech and Pitt. I’m just trying to do what’s best for me as far as seeing myself on the next level after college, just trying to make the best decision for the future.
Lorenzo Ward has been USC’s lead recruiter for Character who has also met Steve Spurrier but hasn’t met new defensive coordinator and secondary coach Jon Hoke. Ward and his counterparts from Virginia Tech and Ohio State apparently have made the strongest impression on Character.
“The coaches recruiting me the hardest are from those three schools and I have the best relationship with those coaches,” Character said. “What I like about South Carolina is they are unafraid to play certain freshman as long as you come in and execute. Coach Ward has been very excited about me coming down there and me getting on the field and playing and making an impact on the field.”
Character said Ward has told him he could work at safety and cornerback early in his career before settling on a permanent home.
Character visited USC last season for the Georgia game. He only got a look at the stadium and the weight room, but he also got a good feel for gameday in Columbia.
“I liked the feeling there from the game standpoint,” he said. “It was a great feeling being there, a real good experience.”
Character plans a return visit to USC this summer, probably in June. He also plans to visit other schools after not visiting anywhere in the spring. He would like to make his decision before the season and it won’t be based solely on football related factors.
“Mainly going to be my relationship with my position coach and can I see myself there for the next three to four years and producing and getting better as a player and a student,” Character said. “Making sure the school is perfect for me, not just going there because they have a good football team.”
Character played in just four games last season due to a severe hip pointer. He still managed a couple of interceptions and around 20 tackles.
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