Pushing Alabama for CB Jaycee Horn
May 03, 2017
Pushing Bama for Jaycee Horn
Jaycee Horn left his visit to South Carolina with Alabama still listed as his favorite, but the Gamecocks remain firmly in the mix.
The 3-star cornerback from Alpharetta (Ga.) High School was in Columbia for South Carolina’s SpursUp recruiting event Saturday with his little brother, cousin and father, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Joe Horn.
After a scavenger hunt and lunch, the group met with coach Will Muschamp and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson for a film session.
“Just basically that they need DBs and they made me feel like I was a priority and they had a lot of success with DBs in the past at Florida, so that’s really what I took away,” Jaycee said.
The Horns spent the night in Columbia on Saturday before heading out on Sunday. Joe, who played for the Saints, Chiefs and Falcons in the NFL, came away impressed.
“He liked it,” Jaycee said. “Him and coach T-Rob [Travaris Robinson] talked some during the visit and [with] coach Muschamp, so he really liked it.”
According to the 247Sports, Jaycee (6-foot, 174 pounds) is ranked as the No. 32 cornerback in the Class of 2018.
“I just feel comfortable around Bama,” he said. “And just knowing they didn’t sign any 2017 corners and I’ve got a good chance to play at arguably the best school in the nation, so that’s pretty much what made me put them at No. 1.”
South Carolina is firmly in the mix.
“They fall right behind Bama with Tennessee,” he said.
One of the factors potentially working in Tennessee’s favor is the presence of close friend Jatavious Harris, a 3-star wide receiver who’s committed to the Vols’ 2018 class.
Close to joining
Safety RJ Roderick was on commitment watch during his visit on Saturday, but he left without joining South Carolina’s 2018 class.
The 6-foot, 207-pound safety from Cane Bay High School (Summerville, S.C.) told Phil Kornblut of SportsTalk and Spurs and Feathers that he considered committing to the Gamecocks.
“I did get the impulse (to commit) just being around them and just thinking about the amount of opportunities that I have going there, and it’s just like a why-wait feeling, but I still am waiting,” Roderick said. “I just hadn’t spoken with my family and a lot of people that are close to me and let them know that’s something I planned on doing. I just wanted to set down and make sure everyone is on the same page before I make a decision like that.”
Roderick added an offer from N.C. State on Monday night.
No favorite
For 2019 wide receiver Quendarius Jefferson, there was no side in the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry. In fact, he didn’t favor a college team.
“I just liked football, period. Every team that I saw on TV, I just studied my position and other positions as well. I really never did have a favorite team,” Jefferson said.
On Saturday, the 6-foot, 185-pound prospect from Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, S.C., added an offer from South Carolina. Maryland was first, earlier this spring.
As a sophomore, he rushed for 296 yards and 7 touchdowns, to go along with 48 catches for 588 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Jefferson hopes to visit Alabama, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, Florida and Louisville as he continues through the recruiting process.
Recruiting roundup
Another round of South Carolina offers went out on Tuesday.
Two went to a set of teammates from Troup County High School in LaGrange, Ga.: 4-star 2019 defensive end King Mwikuta (6-4, 205) and 2020 wide receiver Kobe Hudson (6-2, 185).
A pair of teammates from Austin High School in Decatur, Ala., added South Carolina offers. Four-star running back Asa Martin (5-11 1/2, 195) already had Auburn and Florida on his list of suitors. He’s the No. 12 running back in the Class of 2018. Sophomore cornerback Reddy Steward (5-10 1/2, 160) was first offered by Michigan.
It was offer No. 1 for Jamin Graham, a 6-foot-6, 218-pound defensive end from Etowah High School in Attalla, Ala.
Junior college defensive end Dorian Gerald, who played high school ball in Florence, S.C., picked up an offer from Alabama on Tuesday. Gerald (6-3, 250) is currently enrolled at College of the Canyons in California. Louisville and Texas Tech recently offered.
May 03, 2017
Pushing Bama for Jaycee Horn
Jaycee Horn left his visit to South Carolina with Alabama still listed as his favorite, but the Gamecocks remain firmly in the mix.
The 3-star cornerback from Alpharetta (Ga.) High School was in Columbia for South Carolina’s SpursUp recruiting event Saturday with his little brother, cousin and father, former Pro Bowl wide receiver Joe Horn.
After a scavenger hunt and lunch, the group met with coach Will Muschamp and defensive coordinator Travaris Robinson for a film session.
“Just basically that they need DBs and they made me feel like I was a priority and they had a lot of success with DBs in the past at Florida, so that’s really what I took away,” Jaycee said.
The Horns spent the night in Columbia on Saturday before heading out on Sunday. Joe, who played for the Saints, Chiefs and Falcons in the NFL, came away impressed.
“He liked it,” Jaycee said. “Him and coach T-Rob [Travaris Robinson] talked some during the visit and [with] coach Muschamp, so he really liked it.”
According to the 247Sports, Jaycee (6-foot, 174 pounds) is ranked as the No. 32 cornerback in the Class of 2018.
“I just feel comfortable around Bama,” he said. “And just knowing they didn’t sign any 2017 corners and I’ve got a good chance to play at arguably the best school in the nation, so that’s pretty much what made me put them at No. 1.”
South Carolina is firmly in the mix.
“They fall right behind Bama with Tennessee,” he said.
One of the factors potentially working in Tennessee’s favor is the presence of close friend Jatavious Harris, a 3-star wide receiver who’s committed to the Vols’ 2018 class.
Close to joining
Safety RJ Roderick was on commitment watch during his visit on Saturday, but he left without joining South Carolina’s 2018 class.
The 6-foot, 207-pound safety from Cane Bay High School (Summerville, S.C.) told Phil Kornblut of SportsTalk and Spurs and Feathers that he considered committing to the Gamecocks.
“I did get the impulse (to commit) just being around them and just thinking about the amount of opportunities that I have going there, and it’s just like a why-wait feeling, but I still am waiting,” Roderick said. “I just hadn’t spoken with my family and a lot of people that are close to me and let them know that’s something I planned on doing. I just wanted to set down and make sure everyone is on the same page before I make a decision like that.”
Roderick added an offer from N.C. State on Monday night.
No favorite
For 2019 wide receiver Quendarius Jefferson, there was no side in the South Carolina-Clemson rivalry. In fact, he didn’t favor a college team.
“I just liked football, period. Every team that I saw on TV, I just studied my position and other positions as well. I really never did have a favorite team,” Jefferson said.
On Saturday, the 6-foot, 185-pound prospect from Hillcrest High School in Simpsonville, S.C., added an offer from South Carolina. Maryland was first, earlier this spring.
As a sophomore, he rushed for 296 yards and 7 touchdowns, to go along with 48 catches for 588 yards and 4 touchdowns.
Jefferson hopes to visit Alabama, Clemson, Coastal Carolina, Florida and Louisville as he continues through the recruiting process.
Recruiting roundup
Another round of South Carolina offers went out on Tuesday.
Two went to a set of teammates from Troup County High School in LaGrange, Ga.: 4-star 2019 defensive end King Mwikuta (6-4, 205) and 2020 wide receiver Kobe Hudson (6-2, 185).
A pair of teammates from Austin High School in Decatur, Ala., added South Carolina offers. Four-star running back Asa Martin (5-11 1/2, 195) already had Auburn and Florida on his list of suitors. He’s the No. 12 running back in the Class of 2018. Sophomore cornerback Reddy Steward (5-10 1/2, 160) was first offered by Michigan.
It was offer No. 1 for Jamin Graham, a 6-foot-6, 218-pound defensive end from Etowah High School in Attalla, Ala.
Junior college defensive end Dorian Gerald, who played high school ball in Florence, S.C., picked up an offer from Alabama on Tuesday. Gerald (6-3, 250) is currently enrolled at College of the Canyons in California. Louisville and Texas Tech recently offered.