After losing both of their longtime commits on the O-Line in the past two days, the Miami Hurricanes are starting from scratch to rebuild the trenches at the U. Stacy Searels’ search led him to Creekview High (GA) today, where he visited 3-star OT Nick Pendley to extend him a Miami offer.
“It was awesome,” Pendley said of getting an offer from UM. “I’m a huge Miami and Mark Richt fan and have wanted the offer. Coach Searels came by my school today and made it.”
As a native of Canton, GA, Pendley grew up watching Georgia Bulldogs football and is very familiar with Richt from his years in Athens. In fact, he cites Richt’s presence at Miami as a main attraction for his interest in UM.
“Coach Richt, the history of the program,” Pendley said of what has him interested in UM. “They play big time football there. I love that.”
Now with the offer in hand, Pendley says he will make the trip to Coral Gables for an official visit in the near future. The 6’5” 290 pound lineman currently has officials set up to Miss. State and USC the next two weeks, so a Miami official will come soon after. He plans on waiting until February to sign.
“I will take an official visit there. I can’t wait to go,” Pendley said of Miami. “I have visits lined up to Miss. State and USC the next two weeks, so it will be after that most likely.”
Other Power 5 programs have gotten involved here lately such as FSU, Indiana, UNC, and Missouri, but Pendley is keeping things open as a rising prospect that is hearing from new schools every day.
“I’m not ready to list a top group,” Pendley said. “There’s a lot of schools still recruiting me.”
When it comes time to make a decision, what is Pendley looking for in a program that will make it stand out above the rest?
“Culture, commitment to football, my education, energy,” Pendley said. “I want to be a part of something special. I will pray and let God lead my path, that’s how I will make the right choice.”
“It was awesome,” Pendley said of getting an offer from UM. “I’m a huge Miami and Mark Richt fan and have wanted the offer. Coach Searels came by my school today and made it.”
As a native of Canton, GA, Pendley grew up watching Georgia Bulldogs football and is very familiar with Richt from his years in Athens. In fact, he cites Richt’s presence at Miami as a main attraction for his interest in UM.
“Coach Richt, the history of the program,” Pendley said of what has him interested in UM. “They play big time football there. I love that.”
Now with the offer in hand, Pendley says he will make the trip to Coral Gables for an official visit in the near future. The 6’5” 290 pound lineman currently has officials set up to Miss. State and USC the next two weeks, so a Miami official will come soon after. He plans on waiting until February to sign.
“I will take an official visit there. I can’t wait to go,” Pendley said of Miami. “I have visits lined up to Miss. State and USC the next two weeks, so it will be after that most likely.”
Other Power 5 programs have gotten involved here lately such as FSU, Indiana, UNC, and Missouri, but Pendley is keeping things open as a rising prospect that is hearing from new schools every day.
“I’m not ready to list a top group,” Pendley said. “There’s a lot of schools still recruiting me.”
When it comes time to make a decision, what is Pendley looking for in a program that will make it stand out above the rest?
“Culture, commitment to football, my education, energy,” Pendley said. “I want to be a part of something special. I will pray and let God lead my path, that’s how I will make the right choice.”