What about other OOS guys like Jontavious Carter, Tyreic Martin or Hayden Mahoney? Bet I can list more subpar OOS players than you can point to guys like Mike Jack.
The best practice is to see what other schools have offered. And this kid has no offer from Bama, Georgia or Tennesee--all schools led by defensive-minded coaches. Not to mention the in-state school haven't even bothered to offer him.