USC still pushing for official visit from John Simpson

Alabama will get the last face to face chance to impress Fort Dorchester offensive lineman John Simpson.

The U.S. Army All-American said Monday night that he has set his three official visit weekends for January.

He will go to Florida Jan. 15, Clemson Jan. 22 and Alabama January 29. Simpson has already visited Florida. All four schools remain in the running, and Simpson said there is no favorite.

As for a possible fifth visit, Simpson said if he can work it out, he will take one and it most likely would be to South Carolina. He talked briefly Monday with USC offensive line coach Shawn Elliott. He also was in touch through Twitter with Clemson recruiter Tony Elliott. Simpson said both exchanges were light-hearted.

Simpson said he might not be able to make a decision until National Signing Day. His personal feel for the school will be be a major factor in the decision.

“A family,” he said. “I want it to feel like I belong there. I want the coaches to feel like I belong there. And I want to be comfortable.”

News and notes

▪  Richland Northeast linebacker T.J. Brunson set an official visit to Tulane for Jan. 22. He will visit USC Jan. 15. He has visited Louisville.

▪  USC receiver commitment Tre Jackson of New Orleans set an official visit with Tulane for Jan. 15.

▪  USC on Monday offered North Carolina receiver commitment Korey Banks Jr. of Tyrone, Ga. Banks also recently was offered by Alabama.

▪  USC offered Class of 2017 defensive back A.J. Terrell of Atlanta on Monday.

Under Armour practice notes

Monday was media day in Orlando for the Under Armour All America Game, which will be played at noon Saturday. Here’s a recap gleaned from on-site interviews with Rivals.

▪  Defensive back Jayvaughn Myers of Dade City, Fla.,, a former Florida commitment, has set an official visit to Ole Miss for Jan. 29. He’s also looking at USC, North Carolina, Southern Cal and Auburn for official visits. He and his brother, receiver Nate Craig-Myers of Tampa, are considering going to the same school and both plan to announce on signing day. Craig-Myers, a former Auburn commitment, has visits set with Auburn Jan. 15 and Ole Miss Jan. 29. He’s also looking at USC, North Carolina and Maryland for visits.

▪  Wide receiver Sam Bruce of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., remains committed to Miami. He has taken an official visit to Ohio State and is scheduled to visit USC, Florida and Miami in January.

▪  Linebacker Dontavious Jackson of Houston was offered earlier this month by USC, but the Gamecocks are on the outside with him right now. He has taken official visits to UCLA, Michigan and Florida State and is scheduled to visit Florida Jan. 15 and Alabama Jan. 22. He also plans to take unofficial visits to Texas, Florida State and LSU prior to signing day.