NC recruit has almost made his decision. The attention South Carolina is showing him
The next South Carolina target to come off the board could be linebacker Jordan Poole (6-foot-1, 205 pounds) of Oakboro, North Carolina. He is looking at July 1, or sooner, for his commitment announcement. The announcement video, being produced by Queen City Visuals, is in the works. All they need is the name of the winning school. Poole is down to the Gamecocks, Virginia Tech and NC State, and he said Monday night he’s almost made the decision.
“Kind of, kind of have,” Poole said. “It really just felt like home. Since the beginning I saw a place that just felt special, a program that I can really fit into and excel at. I’m like sure, but I’m not sure. I’d say about 90% certain.”
Poole said the school that’s leading for him, in his opinion, is a place where there’s a chance for early playing time.
“I think it’s a pretty good opportunity really,” Poole said. “They like to play young guys and play who is the best of the best. I think it would be a pretty good place that I’ll be able to hopefully get a little playing time.”
USC as targeted Poole as one of the top linebacker prospects for them in this class. He said they have not let up in their communication.
“I’m in contact with South Carolina a nice bit,” Poole said. “I talk to at least one of their coaches probably about every day.”
Florida State and Boston College were the latest offers for Poole. He also counts as offers Wake Forest, Louisville, Appalachian State, Duke, Virginia, Charlotte, Old Dominion and Coastal Carolina.
Last season Poole registered 36 tackles with 1 interception. He also is a talented running back who rushed for over 1,500 yards last season. He’s now rated a four-star in the 247Sports Composite, and ranked the No. 15 athlete nationally and the No. 18 prospect in North Carolina. That’s a considerable bump in the rankings for Poole who previously was rated a three-star and ranked No. 68 nationally and No. 44 in North Carolina.
Notes:
▪ Opelousas, Louisiana wide receiver Keon Coleman (6-foot-4, 185 pounds) named a top three of South Carolina, Oklahoma and Kansas. Those are the surviving three schools from his previous short list that also included Florida State, Michigan State and Mississippi State. Coleman, who also plans to play basketball in college, carries a four-star rating in the 247Sports Composite and is ranked ninth in the state of Louisiana. Last season he caught 36 passes for 1,143 yards and 22 touchdowns.
▪ Gamecocks target LB Tavareon Martin-Scott of Dodge City Community College (Kansas) was offered by Arizona.
▪ South Carolina offensive line target Anthony Belton of Georgia Military College was offered by West Virginia and ECU.