QB/DB Deante Nelson was out competing in the Rivals 3 Stripe Miami Camp on Sunday, showing off his speed and ball skills in breaking up a few passes on the day. While he played DB at camp, he also doubles as Pahokee’s QB during the season as the best athlete on the team.
“I threw for 12 touchdowns and ran for 5 more,” Nelson said about his junior season. “On the defensive side, I had 6 picks, 2 forced fumbles, and 25 tackles.”
While success on the field has come easily, recruiting was slow around Nelson for a long time initially. That was, until he picked up his first offer, which just so happened to be from a big-time ACC program.
“Well, Louisville just offered and Miami came to my school recently,” Nelson said.
Since then, Kentucky, USF, and Cincinnati have shown interest in this dual-threat athlete. But, when asked his dream school? Nelson says it’s none other than the defending National Champions.
“Alabama,” he says without hesitation.
While a Crimson Tide offer may have to wait, the Canes have already shown some interest in Nelson. Miami is looking at Nelson as a corner, so naturally, it was none other than Canes cornerbacks coach Mike Rumph that came poking around Pahokee to take a peek at Nelson.
“He was telling me he’d come back for me a little later and check on me, to put a little weight on." (Nelson checked in at camp at 5’10” 166 pounds).
While he waits patiently for that coveted Miami offer, Nelson says his recruitment will come down to where he can feel the most comfortable in a locker room; fitting in with the current team is his main concern as of now.
