Darius Gray’s Recruitment Heats Up: South Carolina in the Mix
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A look at the five-star recruit’s potential college destinations.
South Carolina wasn’t the first school to offer Darius Gray. Virginia Tech, Penn State and Virginia beat them to the punch, though the Gamecocks were in on the ground floor, offering in the summer leading up to his freshman year in high school.
And while that might count for something in this recruitment, Gray has several suitors. South Carolina’s highest-rated official visitor of the summer was probably the busiest over the last couple of months. LSU (June 13),Ohio State (June 10),Tennessee (June 6),Clemson (May 30) and Georgia (May 16) had him in for official visits before he returned to South Carolina on Friday.
Among the teams Gray’s believed to be seriously considering, the Gamecocks have been on him the strongest and the longest. The five-star from Richmond is expected to leave Virginia to begin his college career. And if he ends up in the Palmetto State, it’s going to be in Columbia.
Gray’s Busy Summer of Visits
South Carolina’s highest-rated official visitor of the summer was probably the busiest over the last couple of months.
Darius Gray has been a highly sought-after prospect, and his recent visits reflect the intense competition for his commitment. Several top programs have made their pitch, hoping to secure the talented player.
Frequently Asked Questions About College Football Recruiting
- Q: What is an official visit?
- A: An official visit is a trip to a university that is paid for by the school. During the visit, the school can pay for transportation, lodging, and meals. The NCAA limits the number of official visits a school can host and the number a player can take.
- Q: What is a verbal commitment?
- A: A verbal commitment is a non-binding agreement between a player and a school. The player is essentially saying they plan to sign with that school, but it is not official until they sign a National Letter of Intent.
- Q: What is a National Letter of Intent (NLI)?
- A: The National Letter of Intent is a binding agreement between a player and a school. By signing the NLI,the player agrees to attend the school for one academic year,and the school agrees to provide athletic financial aid for that year.
