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Monday, November 5, 2007
Thomasville’s Thompson visits Ohio State; Jackson visits ‘Bama
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
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Thomasville defensive lineman Brandon Thompson, one of the missing jewels in Georgia Tech’s current recruiting class, remains silent on his college plans.
“He just doesn’t talk much,” Thomasville coach Richie Marsh said Monday evening.
The fourth-best defensive tackle in the nation according to Scout.com, Thompson is coming off a visit to Ohio State on Nov. 2.
“I asked if he had a good time at Ohio State and he said he did,” Marsh said. “He went by himself. His father usually goes with him on visits.”
Thompson, whose front-runners appear to be Clemson, Florida State, Georgia Tech, LSU, Miami and Florida, visited Tech on Sept. 29.
“I think he’s got an interest in Georgia Tech,” Marsh said. “And just from knowing everything, I’m sure he’s still considering Clemson. That was from the get go.
“I’m sure he’ll wait until the end of the season to see how everything unfolds with how teams finish and what coaches stay and what coaches don’t stay.”
Griffin’s Jackson to be in Athens on Saturday
Georgia-bound defensive end Toby Jackson of Griffin continued his tour of SEC schools by attending Saturday’s LSU-Alabama contest in Tuscaloosa.
“I enjoyed myself,” Jackson said. “I like Alabama a lot. They have great coaches, a good stadium and a good environment. It was an all-around good visit.”
Jackson spent time at the game with Riverdale lineman Cordy Glenn, who is expected to accept a scholarship offer from Alabama or Georgia.
“Cordy and I got to talk a lot,” Jackson said. “We sat together at the game. We’ve known each other for a while from playing against each other.
“He didn’t say where he was leaning. He’s just going to take his time.”
Jackson plans to be in Athens on Saturday when the Dogs host Auburn. He is expected to attend the Alabama-Auburn game later this month.
“I’m still with Georgia, but I’m weighing my options,” Jackson said. “I never know what might happen.
“If I had to sign tomorrow, I would be going with Georgia. But I’ve got until February.”
Washington County’s Watts holds offer from Tech
Washington County junior linebacker Brandon Watts, who has an offer from Georgia Tech, is being heavily recruited by three SEC powers.
“Auburn, Georgia and Florida are showing interest in me,” Watts said.
Watts considers himself a fan of Tech coach Chan Gailey.
“He’s a good coach,” Watts said. “I liked him when I went to some of the camps at Georgia Tech.”
Watts figures he will wait until his senior season to make a commitment.
“Tech is out front right now, but it’s kind of open,” he said.
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