Tampa Jesuit LB Vincent Jackson has been recruited by top programs for a few years now and is close to settling in on a top 5. After tweeting earlier today that he had his 5 in mind, he says he isn't ready to release those to the public just yet.
"That's coming later in the summer because I'm not 100% sure on it yet."
What are the chances Miami makes the cut?
"Very strong. That's all I'll really say on that (laughs).
The 6'3", 240-lb LB was at Miami earlier this year for a junior day, but doesn't have plans to camp.
"It kind of intersects with stuff I'm doing at school with community service and team stuff. My coach prefers for us to do team stuff over individual camps."
Mark D'Onofrio has taken a lead role in Jackson's recruitment.
"Coach D (D'Onofrio) was the one who came by last to see me. He might be my main recruiter now. He's a nice guy, Italian guy, talks fast. He's really what the whole Miami coaching staff is about."
Miami recently offered one of Jackson's very close friends, Isaiah Wynn, who is one of the top guards in the nation.
"We're looking to really play at the same school, so having the ones in common helps a lot. Miami is one of my all-time favorites, so having them offer him kinda sparks it up."
What else does Jackson have planned for the summer?
"I want to FSU visit sometime because I have family there and I haven't visited there."
Jackson is optimistic for his team heading into next season.
"The team came a long way from what I already thought was going to be a very good team. Everyone worked their butt off and we're getting better now in the summer with some transfers and freshmen who will play early. It's shaping up pretty good to be honest."
"That's coming later in the summer because I'm not 100% sure on it yet."
What are the chances Miami makes the cut?
"Very strong. That's all I'll really say on that (laughs).
The 6'3", 240-lb LB was at Miami earlier this year for a junior day, but doesn't have plans to camp.
"It kind of intersects with stuff I'm doing at school with community service and team stuff. My coach prefers for us to do team stuff over individual camps."
Mark D'Onofrio has taken a lead role in Jackson's recruitment.
"Coach D (D'Onofrio) was the one who came by last to see me. He might be my main recruiter now. He's a nice guy, Italian guy, talks fast. He's really what the whole Miami coaching staff is about."
Miami recently offered one of Jackson's very close friends, Isaiah Wynn, who is one of the top guards in the nation.
"We're looking to really play at the same school, so having the ones in common helps a lot. Miami is one of my all-time favorites, so having them offer him kinda sparks it up."
What else does Jackson have planned for the summer?
"I want to FSU visit sometime because I have family there and I haven't visited there."
Jackson is optimistic for his team heading into next season.
"The team came a long way from what I already thought was going to be a very good team. Everyone worked their butt off and we're getting better now in the summer with some transfers and freshmen who will play early. It's shaping up pretty good to be honest."
