4-Star WR Stephen Sullivan on Top 6: 'I Love Everything About Each School'

Two weeks ago, Donaldsonville, Louisiana, 4-star receiver Stephen Sullivan discussed being slightly overwhelmed with finding a college home and preparing for early high school graduation. The process went to the next step for him Monday when he announced his top six via Twitter.

Sullivan announced a top six, in no particular order, of LSU, TCU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Auburn and Tennessee. The nation's No. 12 wide receiver chose those six schools out of a reported baker's dozen.

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Top 6 no specific order. Thanks to all the schools that offer me a scholarship  pic.twitter.com/5NWTjbvKso

— Stephen Sullivan (@SJS_10) September 29, 2015"

Now, it's time to trim even further. It's a decision he's looking forward to but also one he's not expecting to be a cakewalk.

"I feel that it's going to be a pretty hard one, knowing that every school is a great school," Sullivan said. "I love everything about each school. I'm also building a great relationship with each coach, so I feel that it's going to be pretty hard."

The decision comes with additional news that Florida State, which two weeks ago Sullivan said would receive his first official visit, is out of the running and will not get a visit after all. Sullivan confirmed with Bleacher Report via text on Monday that he's yet to finalize which school will get his first visit, but a decision could come very soon.

At 6'6" and 230 pounds, Sullivan is a big, physical receiver who relies on his size, athleticism and strength to make plays downfield. Sullivan would be a major asset at whichever school he attends—and he plans on making a decision in time to join the winning school for spring workouts. Sullivan said he has taken enough credits to graduate high school.

Courtesy: 247Sports

Of his six schools, five represent the SEC. LSU fans will be happy to know Sullivan is still considering the Tigers, as he decommitted from the program in August. He decommitted to explore other options, but the overall atmosphere and camaraderie on campus, however, keeps Sullivan interested in the program. He's maintained solid relationships with offensive coordinator Cam Cameron, receivers coach Tony Ball and recruiting coordinator Frank Wilson, as well as head coach Les Miles.

"With LSU, every time I go there, it's like family," Sullivan said. "They already treat me like I'm a player there."

The only non-SEC school of the half-dozen may be the school to watch. Sullivan has been a major target for TCU, and he would be the program's top-ranked commit if he made his verbal pledge there.

Sullivan has good relationships with TCU offensive analyst Hudson Fuller, as well as offensive coordinator Doug Meacham and outside receivers coach Rusty Burns. Additionally, prognosticators have chosen TCU as the winning school in Sullivan's 247Sports Crystal Ball.

"TCU's been good to me," Sullivan said. "Coach Fuller is like another brother to me. To be honest, I've been there on unofficials three or four times, and I've never been disappointed."

The next few weeks will give Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Auburn and Tennessee opportunities to win him over, at least for an official visit. Sullivan has six favorites, which means one school will get left out of an official visit—assuming he takes all five of his officials.

And when it's time for him to make a decision and transition into the college life, expect Sullivan to be a competitor early. Per MaxPreps.com, Sullivan has 26 catches for 414 yards and seven touchdowns this season after recording 57 catches for 987 yards and 11 touchdowns his junior season.

Damon Sayles is a National Recruiting Analyst for Bleacher Report. All quotes were obtained firsthand. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Damon via Twitter: @DamonSayles.