Tre' Shaw Reveals Top 5: Which Schools Hold Edge for 2017 4-Star?
Georgia defensive back Tre' Shaw took a step forward in his recruitment on Monday, revealing a list of five favorites on Twitter:
Shaw, a 4-star prospect in the 2017 recruiting class, identified the programs in order of preference. Ole Miss leads the way, with Florida, Georgia, Auburn and North Carolina following behind.
The 6'0", 180-pound playmaker is likely to pounce on an offer sooner rather than later. According to Keith Niebuhr of 247Sports, the process is "not expected to drag on" and one of Shaw's coaches said, "His plan is to commit somewhat early."
Rated 23rd nationally among cornerbacks entering their junior year, Shaw is a standout at Cedar Grove High School. He began collecting FBS scholarship offers during his sophomore season, accumulating a list of collegiate opportunities that also includes South Carolina, Duke, Kentucky and Virginia Tech.
Shaw secured an Ole Miss offer in late February and clearly appreciates how the Rebels have handled his recruitment.
Head coach Hugh Freeze has enjoyed success targeting Peach State products in past cycles, headlined by No. 1 overall 2013 prospect Robert Nkemdiche.
Ole Miss signed top-rated Georgia running back Eric Swinney in the 2015 cycle and already holds three 2016 commitments from the state. The Rebels are still searching for a 2017 pledge, and it now appears Shaw could ultimately be the first player to climb aboard.
Niebuhr suggested in May that Auburn was viewed as a leader in this race, but Shaw's latest update sees the Tigers slip to fourth in his pecking order.
“Auburn is standing out right now because of the academics and their sports programs,” he said. “That really puts them over the top.
Florida may be the biggest threat to Ole Miss for Shaw's commitment despite a total coaching overhaul last winter. The Gators began targeting him under the direction of former head coach Will Muschamp, who carried that recruitment over to his new gig as defensive coordinator at Auburn.
Shaw picked up a Florida offer—the first for him—on his 16th birthday and still feels love from The Swamp.
Another element to monitor moving ahead is his relationship with close friend and high school teammate Antwuan Jackson, a 4-star defensive tackle. The rising senior named Auburn and Ohio State co-leaders on July 4, with Georgia (third), Florida (fifth) and Ole Miss (ninth) also making the cut for his top 10.
While Jackson is a year older than Shaw, it remains to be seen which player pledges to a college program first. The elder's signing-day decision could eventually affect where Shaw lands in 2017.
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