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Sunday, August 12, 2007
Lockhart commits to Tech; Brand still considering UGA
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Georgia Tech picked up its 11th commitment, and sixth from out of state, when Blountstown, Fla., two-way player Jon Lockhart told the Yellow Jackets today he wants to play for them beginning in 2008.
Tech has recruited Lockhart chiefly as a defensive back.
“I had two schools, Vanderbilt and Ga. Tech, and I like these schools because they have good academic programs, and good athletic programs,” Lockhart said of his two finalists. “When I visited Tech, that sealed it. I’m from a small town, and that’s a big city, which is a big thing for me.
“But the campus has the feeling of a small town with a lot of trees you can’t see in the big city. And my Mom and dad said they like that it’s not too far for them to come see a game.”
Lockhart has played basketball the past three years for Blountstown, which is located between Tallahassee and Panama City, but said he will give up the sport his senior season.
Brand set to focus on upcoming season
Coffee guard B.J. Brand, who briefly committed to Georgia earlier this year, remains on the bubble when it comes to deciding where he will play college football.
“[B.J.] told me the other day he’s much more worried about the season and will focus on recruiting afterwards,” Coffee coach Jerry Odom said.
According to Odom, Brand has scholarship offers from Georgia, Florida, Florida State, South Carolina, Louisville and N.C. State.
Brand committed to Georgia in February, before having second thoughts several weeks later.
“The only thing he’s ever told me about that is he likes Georgia a lot,” Odom said. “He just wants to see some of the other places and be sure which school is right for him.”
Mays’ Smith back to square one
Defensive end Bernard Smith of Mays has withdrawn a soft verbal commitment to Ole Miss.
“I just decided to sit back and take the time to look at all of the offers on the table,” said Mays, who sole offer is from Ole Miss. “I want to keep all of my options open.
“We can have a breakout season at Mays. Hopefully, more offers will come.”
One of Smith’s visits this fall will likely be to Auburn, which is showing strong interest in the 6-foot-2, 220-pounder.
“I’ll take all five official visits, but it is going to be low key,” he said. “The only people that will know I’m there will be the people at the school.”
Smith said he would like to receive an offer from one program in particular.
“But I’m going to keep it anonymous,” he said. “It is an ACC school.”
McRae attends Tech practice
Dublin offensive lineman Nick McRae, who already committed to Tech, sat in on pre-scrimmage meetings Saturday, and attended the scrimmage in Bobby Dodd Stadium.
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