DB target may visit USC after miscommunication about offer

Defensive back Nigel Knott of Madison, Miss., recently announced a top 10 of Alabama, Oregon, Tennessee, Florida State, Texas A&M, Georgia, Ole Miss, Louisville, Southern Cal and Mississippi State.

After reading that list, South Carolina recruiter Deke Adams contacted Knott to find out why the Gamecocks weren’t on the list. Knott (5-11, 175) told him it was because he didn’t have an offer, to which Adams informed him he’s had an offer from them for sometime.

“Turns out I’ve had the offer for a while but the information didn’t get to me,” Knott said. “I don’t know where they would be on the list just yet. I talked to Coach Adams Saturday. He wants to get me down for a visit possibly sometime next month.”

Knott said a trainer of his is a friend of Adams, so he’s put in a few good words on his behalf. And he said he’s been in touch with defensive coordinator Jon Hoke.

Knott visited Clemson for a day in March but is not hearing from the Tigers. He has also been to Alabama, Florida State, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee, and will visit Southern Cal on Tuesday. He also might see UCLA while in Los Angeles.

Knott plans to take his official visits this fall and then make his decision. The only sure official visit right now is Oregon. Knott added that Tennessee is recruiting him the hardest right now.

This story was originally published June 23, 2015 at 9:38 AM with the headline "DB target may visit USC after miscommunication about offer."