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BJ Ojulari naturally is intrigued by the idea of going to Georgia, knowing he could have the opportunity there to play alongside his older brother, Azeez Ojulari, a freshman outside linebacker for the Bulldogs.
But Tennessee is among the other schools that have caught his attention.
The four-star Class of 2020 defensive end/linebacker from Marietta (Ga.) High School has seen plenty of Tennessee over the past year and returned there Saturday to attend its junior day, visiting the Vols for the fourth time in the past six months and the fifth time since last spring.
The younger Ojulari has yet to put together a formal list of favorites, but he said Tennessee is one of several teams he’s strongly considering, along with Georgia, Clemson, Auburn, Florida, Alabama, LSU and South Carolina.
His latest trip to Knoxville on Saturday only gave him a closer look at some of the things he likes about the Vols.
“I really like Tennessee,” said Ojulari, who's ranked the No. 84 overall prospect and No. 6 weakside defensive end in the 2020 class, according to the industry-generated 247Sports Composite. “I really got to know the coaching staff really well. I really like them right now, but I’m still looking at some other schools, too. We’re going to see.
“There’s also a great atmosphere (there), the community and stuff, the love they show you when you’re down there and the facilities and stuff. Everywhere has great facilities, but Tennessee, sometimes it just feels like home.”
The 6-foot-3, 216-pound Ojulari joined a few Marietta teammates, including four-star Tennessee quarterback commitment Harrison Bailey and five-star athlete Arik Gilbert, in making the trip to Tennessee.
Ojulari said Saturday’s visit allowed him to see more of the Vols’ training and medical facilities, and he “went to go see the dorms and check on one of my former teammates, Ramel Keyton, and see how he’s doing.”
Keyton, a former four-star prospect, is a freshman wide receiver who enrolled at Tennessee last week.
“He really likes it,” Ojulari said of Keyton. “He didn’t really say much. We were just relaxing, kicking it with him, talking about some stuff. He’s recruiting me, too.”
Keyton “made it clear” that he wants Ojulari to join him in playing for the Vols, he said, and told him “that they're changing the culture and they need some defensive guys, because they already built their offense.”
While the idea of joining his brother at Georgia is enticing, Ojulari said having Keyton — and perhaps Bailey — at Tennessee could make it easier for him to envision himself playing for the Vols.
“It’s definitely in consideration to play with your friends or play with your family, or just be around people who’s close to you, that you already know,” Ojulari said.
“Georgia, I still like them. They’re a big, top school right now, too. I’ve just got to take more visits and see where I best fit.”
Tennessee coach Jeremy Pruitt, defensive coordinator Kevin Sherrer and co-defensive coordinator Chris Rumph, who’s also the Vols’ outside linebackers coach, spent time with Ojulari on Saturday.
“They all pitched the same thing to me: that they need me, they want me here,” Ojulari said. “They need some edge rushers, because they don’t have a lot at the moment. Right now, they’re short at the position.”
A clearer path to early playing time could be “a little factor” in his recruitment, he said, “but I’m not really taking it into consideration, because anywhere I go, I’m going to have to compete.”
“It’s a little enticing,” Ojulari added, “but I still look at the bigger picture.”
Ojulari learned Saturday that his area recruiter for Tennessee — Charles Kelly, the Vols’ former safeties coach and special teams coordinator — had left to join Alabama’s staff. He said he likes Kelly, but Kelly’s departure is “not going to be too big of a factor” in regard to Ojulari’s interest in Tennessee because he’s “really connected with all the coaching staff, most of the coaching staff on the defensive side.”
Saturday's visit also allowed him to attend his first basketball game at Tennessee. A sellout crowd of more than 21,000 watched the third-ranked Vols pull out a hard-fought win over Alabama.
“It was a great game,” Ojulari said. "It was very close, down to the wire, so that was a good experience. (The sellout crowd) definitely says that they’re committed to all sports and they support the players in any sport.”
Ojulari said he’s scheduled to return to Georgia next weekend, and he’s “planning to go to Alabama soon — in February, possibly — and Clemson.” He said it probably won’t be long before he returns to Tennessee, too, perhaps for a spring practice.
He might be ready to decide on a college as early as this spring.
“I’m shooting for May or August — either one of those months,” Ojulari said. “I want to get it over with before the season.”
Matthews (NC) Covenant Day School four-star defensive tackle Wisdom Asaboro will decide on National Signing Day, Feb. 6 between North Carolina, Virginia, Penn State and Oregon according to his coach Chris James.
The 6-foot-8, 280-pound Asaboro was in Chapel Hill for his official last weekend.
“He liked his visit a lot,” James said.
Asaboro heads to Virginia this weekend, Penn State is on tap for an official the weekend of Jan. 25 and Oregon will get the last visit on Feb. 1.
“I think for him North Carolina is in a good spot for him,” James said. “He’s still trying to figure out things about these different colleges. It will be his first time at Virginia. First time at Penn State. Maybe he falls in love. Right now it’s still way up in the air.”
Programs are recruiting Asaboro as a defensive end, defensive tackle and offensive tackle. For a story on his journey to becoming a blue-chipper, click here.
The 247Sports Top247 Player Rankings bills Asaboro as the nation’s No. 23 defensive tackle.
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What’s the odds that we secure this young pup with the good guys ? I’m going 60/40 right now.
Sounds right to me. Really going to need to see some attrition from this group. Probably the most deep and talented team room in the country. Can’t take/ keep them all. Maybe JJ is one and done, Beal will be eligible (doubt he’s a three year and out guy), Grant maybe falls out of rotation. Sherman considering us adds a layer of complexity along with Clowney.
Big news? https://mobile.twitter.com/therealkwat/status/1087086114677104640?s=21
I'd say BJ is 70/30 likely if we push
BWAHAHAHAHA!
Does anyone on the right side of crazytown seriously think Tennessee has already "built their offense?" That is absolutely hilarious.
Class of 2020 defensive back Javier Morton has been committed to the Alabama Crimson Tide for over a year.
“It’s pretty solid right now, but my recruitment is still open," Morton said. "Right now, I like Bama, and I’m locked in.”
However, that has not stopped the Georgia Bulldogs from pursuing heavily the Rivals 250 cornerback.
“I met Coach [Dell] McGee at a high school 7-on-7 they had at UGA. I always talk to him when I get up there, but I’m always talking to Kirby Smart, too," Morton said. "Coach Smart and I just talk. It’s a lot of talking, and he’s really cool. He’s a real cool coach. I went up there a few times and stayed, because I know a lot of people who play up there. We text, and we’re in contact a lot.”
Unlike some, the lure of remaining in the Peach State isn't that strong with Morton.
“Staying home isn’t a problem for me. I feel that wherever I go is best for me," he said. "My parents will make sure they’re there or even if they’re watching it on TV. They’ll be supporting me.”
Still, the 6-foot-1, 187-pound defender isn't writing off the Bulldogs, even with a change at the defensive backs spot.
“[Mel Tucker] recruited me initially at cornerback, but him leaving didn’t really affect the relationship with Georgia," Morton said. "Now, they’ve got a new guy who’s filling in and he played there, Coach [Bacarri] Rambo. He came up to my school the other day. He’s cool, and we’re tight already. He told me about all his records and all of that, and I Googled him and pulled it all up. Knowing he did all that at his size, I mean, it’s crazy. Then, he came to recruit me, and I like him.”
But the Tide will not be easy to knock off by any stretch.
“Originally, I’d always wanted to go to Oregon, but when you realize what they’ve got at Alabama and go up there, they’re serious guys. What stands out about Alabama is that they’re going to tell you what’s real and what’s going on," Morton said. "Other schools want to show you what’s good, because they’re trying to pull you in. Coach [Nick] Saban keeps it one-hundred. He’s a coach, too. On the field, he’s not your friend. Even off the field, he’s barely your friend. It’s just the way he is, and I like it. He makes sure everyone stays out of trouble.”
Morton is also well aware of the success of players in Tuscaloosa.
“It’s just the players he recruits. They recruit the best, but they also build up their players. I’ve seen that a lot. I feel like he could do that," he said. "He’s also getting them out of school in three years, and that’s what I’m chasing. I want to be out in three.”
As for his own game, Morton did not hold back regarding what he brings to the field.
“Aggressive. Killer mentality. Things aren’t friendly on the field. We’re all cool, but on the field, we don’t know each other. I don’t go to camps, so I feel like I’ve got a lot to prove," he said.
“I would say Georgia leads now,” Seither told Dawgs247. “Just the culture and the environment here. The visit went great. Everything stood out to me. The facilities were obviously great and the campus was beautiful.”
Things are beginning to pick up on chatter again. Kirby had it on lock down. Final close, I’m hearing 4 spots (have to figure who’s out currently on team).
Elam
Pickens
Seither
Best available MAR/Cross
This would be amazing close. Anything after Elam is gravy imo. Getting Pickens in and qualified would be the biggest coup this cycle from those west schools, surpassing Webb. I’ll be honest, I’ll go against the grain here, I’m not that high on MAR. What I’ve seen in person doesn’t excite me considering the comp he plays, but I’m confident staff can find away to maximize him under Coley. My only thing is using him for screens, seems Cook would be upgrade there imo. Lastly Cross. Staff is still in constant communication. It is believed staff could flip Cross without him coming back on campus. There are rumors Cross tried to flip to us at end of Nov, staff wasn’t prepared to take based on #’s, and Cross decided to stick with FSU at the time. This is around timeline where Cross took solo visit to FSU, to have in person discussions with that staff, in which many believed he would decommit face to face. Obviously, that didn’t happen. I share that to say we’re in it deeper with Cross than believed since Nov., and if it comes down to Cross/MAR, count me in the camp for Cross. Going to be a fun few weeks, enjoy!
Any update on chances that Pickens qualifies or is it about the same?
I haven’t heard anything more on that since Dec. I’ve read what y’all have; he’s progressing and he’s not doing what he needs to. Bottom line, no interviews during/immediately after visit. I’m told his family, total of 5 we’re in Athens. Twitter bio updated with UGA in background but still silent. If staff is in this deep, they must feel good about him qualifying. Maybe a summer type deal but we have to like the chances looking at how tight #’s are. If there was no chance, I’m sure we’d pass completely. Kirby has proved that he moves in silence on big news. The chatter is this is the next big news to drop.