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Recruit Talk: Lewis Neal, The Story Behind His De-commitment

It has been a bizarre few weeks for North Carolina DE prospect Lewis Neal. After attending the Ohio State Spring Game, Neal became the 13th member of the 2013 class but most recently, Neal has de-committed from his Ohio State pledge. This has sent the Internet blogosphere into a rage. Lewis took some of his time to offer his side of the story.

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Never a dull moment
Recruitment of the three-star DE, once an Ohio State commit, full of twists and turns
Originally Published: May 7, 2012
By Dave Hooker | ESPN RecruitingNation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Lewis Neal's recruitment has already had more twists and turns than a shuttle run, so there's no telling what the future holds. One things for sure is it should be entertaining.

Going back, the defensive end from Wilson (N.C.) Hunt was once an Ohio State commitment. That didn't last long.

"I was so happy. It was over," Neal's grandmother, Tinia Neal, said while watching Lewis participated in the Nike Football Training Camp in Charlotte on Sunday. "Then when we got home, he said 'That's not where I want to be.' I said 'You don't have to go there. You didn't sign the paper. Call them back and tell them.'"

Lewis informed the media he was re-opening his recruitment a week later. An offer from LSU was further reason to reevaluate his options. Lewis' uncle, Wesley Neal, said he still remembers when his nephew received the scholarship offer from LSU, which was delivered in by defensive coordinator John Chavis.

"He's got LSU in the back of his mind now," Wesley said.

As well as Alabama. Defensive line coach Chris Rumph is scheduled to be at Lewis' high school later this month. A scholarship offer could be forthcoming.

"They're close," Lewis said.

Neal said he'd like to make a decision in July or August but doesn't have a top grouping. That could make the time frame challenging. He'll likely end up sorting through more offers and visits to take, starting with LSU in late June.

"I want to see how life is there," he said. "It's a different location and it's really far away so I want to learn how they do things down south."

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So close.

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I admire him not bashing OSU or anything, that part is nice to see. I wish I could know his reason though. I am wondering if its personal as in someone he is feeling or if something happened to him (like with Anzalone) that made him re-think OSU.

I personally don't think this kid wants to be a Buckeye. LSU must have ponyed up some dinero. I personally would rather he sign elsewhere, I just don't think his heart is at OSU. IF he comes here though, welcome back...
 
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