Long underrated and overlooked, defensive tackles are now considered a premium position for the modern game. Programs that recognize how valuable internal pressure can be are taking advantage and increasing their recruiting efforts at this position.
Nowhere is that more evident than in the popularity of Jones (Fla.) four-star defensive end D’Andre Robinson, who already has offers from a whopping 61 programs.
The full list is as follows: Florida, Ohio State, Texas, Georgia, LSU, Alabama, Arizona State, Arkansas, Auburn, Bethune-Cookman, Bowling Green, Charlotte, Colorado, UConn, ECU, FIU, Florida A&M, Florida Atlantic, State Florida, Georgia Southern, Georgia State, Georgia Tech, Grambling State, Howard, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa State, Kentucky, Liberty, Louisville, Marshall, Maryland, Miami, Michigan, Michigan State, Middle Tennessee State, Mississippi State, Missouri, Missouri State, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico State, Ole Miss, Penn State, Pitt, SMU, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas A&M, Troy, UAB, UCF, USC, USF, UT Martin, Vanderbilt, West Virginia, Western Kentucky , Western Michigan, Wisconsin and Alabama State.
That’s a lot of competition. However, according to Adam Gornynational director of recruiting at Rivals, Texas, is far ahead.
“A top-10 list of Alabama, LSU, South Carolina, Ohio, Georgia, Maryland, Texas, Colorado, Texas A&M and Florida emerged for four-star defensive tackle Orlando (Florida) Jones, but the Longhorns appear to be the frontrunner for his commitment.”
This is consistent with The On3 prediction modelwho has the Longhorns as the heavy favorite to get his commitment at 94%.
Robinson (6-foot-4, 300 pounds) is ranked 36th among defensive backs, Number 50 overall in Florida and No. 353 nationally in his class, according to the 247Sports composite rankings.
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