For months now, there has been speculation that Booker T. Washington running back Mark Walton has been attempting to reclassify from class 2016 to class 2015.
After working hard and taking extra classes, Walton says he has picked up the necessary credits to re-join his original graduating class, the class of 2015.
Walton has been committed to Miami since September of 2013. Now with his reclassification, the Hurricanes are expecting him to be a part of their 2015 recruiting class.
"(The Miami coaches) told me that they were happy for me and and the sooner they can get me on campus, that would be great. It's just great news for both of us," said Walton.
Walton, who stands in at 5-foot-11, 188-pounds, says he really isn't recruiting any of his teammates to come with him, like wide receiver Antonio Calloway or defensive back Davante Davis, but he is trying to see where they are looking at.***
"I just want to see where their heads are at and see what they want to do in the future. We would really like to play with each other throughout college also," Walton added.
For Walton, the future is bright. There is no doubt about that. Walton can potentially be a part of one of the biggest running back classes in recent recruiting history, but what should 'Canes fans expect when this stud steps on campus?
"I'm trying to be on the top freshman ever on campus. Also, I want to bring the swagger back. I just want to do what I can to bring the team success," said Walton.
Now that Walton has put the stress of reclassifying behind him, he is focused in on still getting better. He does that by attending events such as the Miami Dolphins Academy 7-on-7 where he and the Booker T. Washington Tornadoes were putting on a clinic.
"7-on-7 is great for us. It helps us with our route running and it's also great conditioning, you know. For us though, we have to attack the mental side of it as we try and get used to a new quarterback, Maurice Alexander," said Walton.
"Our ultimate goal is a three-peat state championship. I've got to stick to my role like I have the last two years and just do whatever my team needs from me."
*** 2015 DB Davante Davis and 2015 WR Antonio Calloway both have Miami offers amongst a slew of others.
After working hard and taking extra classes, Walton says he has picked up the necessary credits to re-join his original graduating class, the class of 2015.
Walton has been committed to Miami since September of 2013. Now with his reclassification, the Hurricanes are expecting him to be a part of their 2015 recruiting class.
"(The Miami coaches) told me that they were happy for me and and the sooner they can get me on campus, that would be great. It's just great news for both of us," said Walton.
Walton, who stands in at 5-foot-11, 188-pounds, says he really isn't recruiting any of his teammates to come with him, like wide receiver Antonio Calloway or defensive back Davante Davis, but he is trying to see where they are looking at.***
"I just want to see where their heads are at and see what they want to do in the future. We would really like to play with each other throughout college also," Walton added.
For Walton, the future is bright. There is no doubt about that. Walton can potentially be a part of one of the biggest running back classes in recent recruiting history, but what should 'Canes fans expect when this stud steps on campus?
"I'm trying to be on the top freshman ever on campus. Also, I want to bring the swagger back. I just want to do what I can to bring the team success," said Walton.
Now that Walton has put the stress of reclassifying behind him, he is focused in on still getting better. He does that by attending events such as the Miami Dolphins Academy 7-on-7 where he and the Booker T. Washington Tornadoes were putting on a clinic.
"7-on-7 is great for us. It helps us with our route running and it's also great conditioning, you know. For us though, we have to attack the mental side of it as we try and get used to a new quarterback, Maurice Alexander," said Walton.
"Our ultimate goal is a three-peat state championship. I've got to stick to my role like I have the last two years and just do whatever my team needs from me."
*** 2015 DB Davante Davis and 2015 WR Antonio Calloway both have Miami offers amongst a slew of others.
