Belen Jesuit 4-star RB Don Chaney Jr. is the Canes’ top target at the running back position for the 2020 cycle, so it’s no surprise that he’s feeling like a priority to the Canes so far. Chaney Jr. reports that he has a strong bond with both Mark Richt and Thomas Brown and that their relationship goes back to middle school.
“It’s a pretty good relationship,” Chaney Jr. said on Richt and Brown. “We’ll talk and they mostly talk to my dad. Goes through me sometimes, but it’s a really stable relationship and a strong bond that we have. Ever since the 8th grade, so it’s a really good relationship that we all have.”
The 5’11” 195 pound back previously told CIS that UM was his leader back in May, but is backing off that a bit so he can enjoy the recruiting process more like his father did.
“I’m going to treat all of the colleges the same,” Chaney Jr. said on not having leaders. “All at the same level, and go through the recruiting process and enjoy it… So I can get the feel of what my dad really went through. My dad went through the whole recruiting process, and he went to South Carolina.”
As a nationally rated prospect with offers from all around the country, Chaney Jr. does not lack for any suitors. Both in-state and out of state top programs are in constant contact with the Belen Jesuit star and it seems like UM will have their hands full in keeping Chaney Jr. home.
“Florida and FSU are coming hard. Well, basically all of the Big 3 are coming after me hard,” Chaney Jr. said. “I mean every school that’s coming after me is recruiting me hard, I’m just very appreciative of it. Georgia, Alabama has been calling my dad lately. LSU and Ohio State too.”
While this upcoming fall will be about focusing on his junior season, Chaney Jr. anticipates making plenty of visits in the winter and spring after the season is over, mainly to programs outside of South Florida.
“After the season, I really want to do Ohio State, LSU, South Carolina, and Auburn,” Chaney Jr. said. “Schools like that out of the state.”
Will he attend the Miami-FSU matchup at Hardrock Stadium this season?
“Yes. Actually, that’s the day after my birthday.”
In the football off-season, Chaney Jr. ran track in both the 100m and 200m, recording a 10.8 in the 100m. For his junior season, Chaney Jr will hope to use that extra speed to best the personal records he set last season.
“Mainly to get to states. That’s every team’s dream,” Chaney Jr. said on his personal goals. “Just really trying to focus on what I got to do help my team win and go further. My personal goal is to beat the records I set. Single most touchdown record (24) and beat the rushing record for season and playoffs, which is 1,400. Just to beat both of those records.”
In the past, Chaney Jr. has played on both sides of the ball, but will focus on running back for his junior season aside from special situations.
“I am (playing defense) in case of emergency,” Chaney Jr. said. “Basically 'ICE' Don. In case of emergency Don, on defense.”
“It’s a pretty good relationship,” Chaney Jr. said on Richt and Brown. “We’ll talk and they mostly talk to my dad. Goes through me sometimes, but it’s a really stable relationship and a strong bond that we have. Ever since the 8th grade, so it’s a really good relationship that we all have.”
The 5’11” 195 pound back previously told CIS that UM was his leader back in May, but is backing off that a bit so he can enjoy the recruiting process more like his father did.
“I’m going to treat all of the colleges the same,” Chaney Jr. said on not having leaders. “All at the same level, and go through the recruiting process and enjoy it… So I can get the feel of what my dad really went through. My dad went through the whole recruiting process, and he went to South Carolina.”
As a nationally rated prospect with offers from all around the country, Chaney Jr. does not lack for any suitors. Both in-state and out of state top programs are in constant contact with the Belen Jesuit star and it seems like UM will have their hands full in keeping Chaney Jr. home.
“Florida and FSU are coming hard. Well, basically all of the Big 3 are coming after me hard,” Chaney Jr. said. “I mean every school that’s coming after me is recruiting me hard, I’m just very appreciative of it. Georgia, Alabama has been calling my dad lately. LSU and Ohio State too.”
While this upcoming fall will be about focusing on his junior season, Chaney Jr. anticipates making plenty of visits in the winter and spring after the season is over, mainly to programs outside of South Florida.
“After the season, I really want to do Ohio State, LSU, South Carolina, and Auburn,” Chaney Jr. said. “Schools like that out of the state.”
Will he attend the Miami-FSU matchup at Hardrock Stadium this season?
“Yes. Actually, that’s the day after my birthday.”
In the football off-season, Chaney Jr. ran track in both the 100m and 200m, recording a 10.8 in the 100m. For his junior season, Chaney Jr will hope to use that extra speed to best the personal records he set last season.
“Mainly to get to states. That’s every team’s dream,” Chaney Jr. said on his personal goals. “Just really trying to focus on what I got to do help my team win and go further. My personal goal is to beat the records I set. Single most touchdown record (24) and beat the rushing record for season and playoffs, which is 1,400. Just to beat both of those records.”
In the past, Chaney Jr. has played on both sides of the ball, but will focus on running back for his junior season aside from special situations.
“I am (playing defense) in case of emergency,” Chaney Jr. said. “Basically 'ICE' Don. In case of emergency Don, on defense.”
