*Major Breaking: 5-Star Commit Chooses between Tigers, Gamecocks, Florida State, and Beavers*
In a shocking turn of events, 5-star cornerback prospect, Samari “Smoke” Matthews, has narrowed down his college choices to four powerhouse programs: Clemson Tigers, South Carolina Gamecocks, Florida State Seminoles, and Oregon Beavers.
Matthews, a standout player from Cornelius, North Carolina, has been one of the most highly sought-after recruits in the nation. With over 30 scholarship offers, he has had his pick of top-tier programs.
The 6-foot-1, 185-pound cornerback has been praised for his exceptional length, physicality, and ball-hawking skills. He has been compared to some of the top cornerbacks in the country, and his commitment would be a major coup for any program.
So, what’s behind Matthews’ decision to choose between these four programs? According to sources close to the recruit, Matthews has developed strong relationships with the coaching staffs at each school.
“Clemson has been recruiting me hard since my freshman year,” Matthews said in a recent interview. “Coach Dabo Swinney and Coach Mike Reed have been like family to me. They’ve shown me a lot of love and support.”
Matthews also praised the Gamecocks’ coaching staff, saying, “Coach Shane Beamer and Coach Torrian Gray have been great to me. They’ve shown me a lot of attention and have made me feel like a priority.”
Florida State and Oregon have also made strong impressions on Matthews, with the Seminoles’ coaching staff selling him on their program’s rich tradition and the Beavers’ staff highlighting their program’s rising trajectory.
Now, the question on everyone’s mind is: which program will Matthews choose? Insiders believe that Clemson and South Carolina are the frontrunners, but Florida State and Oregon cannot be counted out.
One thing is certain: Samari “Smoke” Matthews’ commitment will be one of the most highly anticipated announcements in the recruiting world. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story!
