How is recruiting going? What schools have offered and what schools are showing interest?
Recruitment is great. I have offers from Ohio State, Notre Dame, Michigan, Tennessee, Missouri, Illinois, and Indiana. I am getting strong interest shown from Oregon, Florida, Oklahoma, Miami (FL), Oklahoma State, Arkansas, Nebraska, Boise State, and Wisconsin.
What visits have you already taken? What visits do you plan to take in the future?
I've visited Michigan twice, Notre Dame, Illinois three times, Missouri, and Indiana twice. I am planning to visit Ohio State, Arkansas, and Tennessee, and also plan to go back up to Notre Dame and Michigan as well.
Do you have a top school or a list of favorite schools?
I don't really have a list of favorites right now. My recruitment is really wide open.
What are the important factors to you when you make your college decision?
Some factors that will be important when making my decision are what my mom thinks of the school, what the academic support is like, and if the school will contend for a BCS National Championship.
Do you have a timeline on when you will make your college decision?
Yes I do. I will announce my decision right before the first game of my senior season.
Ohio State just offered you. Tell us about how that came about.
The Ohio State offer came a day after I got offered by Michigan. Mark Pantoni got in contact with me and started selling Ohio State to me. He reviewed my film and gave it to Urban Meyer. Then I got Coach Meyer's number and called him and he told me how much I impressed him and he then offered me a scholarship.
What is your opinion of Urban Meyer being hired as head coach at Ohio State?
My opinion is that he is reviving Buckeye Nation and it's very exciting for the school to have another great leader.
What is your plan in regards to Ohio State? Have you spoken to anyone since being offered? Are they a serious contender to land you?
My plan with Ohio State is to get out to campus, meet the guys, and see how it is out there. I just spoke again to Coach Meyer and Coach Vrabel. I already have a solid relationship going with Coach Vrabel, as I have spoken to him numerous times. He is has had an esteemed and championship-filled NFL career and is a great guy. If all goes well, yes sir they can definitely land me.
What are your strengths in your game? What do you want to work on before your senior season?
My strengths are my size, quick feet, flexibility, my big hands, power at the point of attack, and understanding of the game. I just like to line-up, and go bone for bone, punching my opponent in the mouth. I really want to work on perfecting my cut-off and reach blocks in the second and third level.