Curtis Grant: 10 Reasons He Shouldn't Go To Ohio State On National Signing Day

Curtis Grant is considered one of the nation's top linebackers, and he remains uncommitted just a few days before National Signing Day. 

The five-star linebacker has received offers from North Carolina, Virginia and Michigan and has called Florida and Ohio State his two finalists. 

With less than a week to go before National Signing Day begins, he'll decide between going to Ohio State University or playing for the Gators. 

I'm here to give you 10 reasons Curtis Grant shouldn't go to Ohio State.

10. Supporting Cast

Ryan Shazier

Ohio State does have Ryan Shazier and Ejuan Price to add support around Grant, but Florida's impressive 2011 class is something to consider. 

The Gators have some of the nation's best offensive talent already committed and look for good news on or after National Signing Day as they await word from Tony Steward, Tim Jernigan, Stephone Anthony and Curt Maggitt, among others.

9. SEC Competition

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Given the SEC's rise in the recruiting ranks and the dominating years on the field from Alabama, Auburn, LSU and others, the SEC is the nation's top conference. 

On the flip side, the Big Ten has seen its national powers fall a few pegs, including Michigan. 

Grant would see better competition week in and week out in the SEC.

8. The New Linebacker U

Tony Steward

Depending on how things shake out on or after National Signing Day, Grant may have the chance to join an elite crop of linebackers at what will surely be known as the New Linebacker U. 

Florida awaits word from top-ranked inside linebacker Tony Steward, top-ranked outside linebacker Stephone Anthony and No. 3 outside linebacker Curt Magitt. Grant, the third-ranked inside linebacker, would only add to that impressive bunch.

7. Special Attention

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Being a top recruit, Grant has surely received proper attention from all coaches interested in recruiting him. 

Will Muschamp, however, made him his top priority after taking over the Gators. Muschamp contacted him on the first two days after taking the job and has remained in touch as much as possible since.

6. No Turmoil Trouble

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While many recruits saw the departure of Urban Meyer as a factor to cross Florida off their list, it didn't bother Grant. After Meyer's retirement, Grant was quoted as saying it didn't change how he felt about Florida, and he saw it coming. 

No big deal for Grant, who remains the Gators' top priority.

5. Versatility

Florida has been known to move linebackers around to match their top talent area, including switching inside linebackers to the outside. 

This type of versatility is something the athletic Grant would certainly be up for if it means immediate playing time.

4. Being Part of the Uprising

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Florida had a down year last year by Florida standards, going 8-5. 

Without reaching a BCS Bowl, though, things were extremely low by Gators' standards. 

Grant, if he were to commit to Florida, would be a key cog in the turnaround that put the Gators back on the road to the National Championship.

3. Immediate Impact

The Gators certainly have a target on some of the nation's top linebackers, but it's for a reason. They need their services immediately. 

If Grant were to choose Florida, he would likely have the opportunity to make an immediate impact. And that's something at the top of the to-do list for every five-star recruit.

2. SEC Prototype

With the perfect size, speed and attributes, Curtis Grant is the prototypical SEC linebacker. 

He is 6'3'', 220 pounds and has the athleticism to succeed in any conference. 

The conference he'll need to push his game to its highest levels is the SEC, not the Big Ten.

1. The Main Event

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As National Signing Day approaches, Grant is the Gators' No. 1 priority. 

Ohio State already has linebacker Ryan Shazier, defensive end Steve Miller and a host of other up-front talent committed. 

At Florida, he is Priority No. 1, and that is certainly worth a lot to a player looking for the right family to move in with for the next four years.