5-Star Ben Davis Dishes on Georgia Official Visit: 'I Felt Like Suiting Up'

Lauded Alabama linebacker Ben Davis thoroughly enjoyed his first game-day experience in Athens, Georgia.

The 5-star Gordo High School senior spent this past weekend on campus for his first of five official visits and admits he was fired up throughout the Bulldogs' victory over Missouri.

"The atmosphere was so turnt! I felt like suiting up and playing," Davis told Bleacher Report.

Rated No. 1 overall among inside linebackers in national composite rankings, he is regarded as one of America's most prized uncommitted 2016 prospects. Davis, the son of all-time Alabama Crimson Tide tackles leader Wayne Davis, carries dozens of scholarship offers.

He placed the focus on five universities earlier this month, identifying Georgia, Auburn, Alabama, LSU and Florida State as his favorites.

The Bulldogs, who previously welcomed Davis to campus during the offseason, led off an eventful official visit itinerary.

"I had a great time. I got to talk to the whole coaching staff. I got to hang out with a lot of players," Davis said.

He mentioned linebackers Leonard Floyd and Jordan Jenkins, wide receiver Malcolm Mitchell and defensive back John Abram as members of the team who helped make him feel welcome.

However, it was his experience with Bulldogs coaches that especially stood out.

"I really spent a lot of time with the defensive coaching staff. [Defensive coordinator Jeremy] Pruitt and [linebackers coach Kevin] Sherrer sat me down and showed me how I would be playing at Georgia," Davis said.

They detailed the role that would await him in Athens.

"Inside linebacker and I would be an every-down 'backer with my ability. Rushing the passer up the middle on third down also," he said.

Pruitt, who previously served as an Alabama defensive assistant from 2007-2012, evoked the memory of a former Crimson Tide standout while sizing up Davis' skill set.

"Coach Pruitt said I remind him of like a Rolando McClain type player with my ability and also playing on the offensive side of the ball like Rolando did. He said I'm that type of player to him," Davis said.

McClain, an All-American and Butkus Award winner in college, was a top-10 pick in the 2010 NFL draft and currently plays for the Dallas Cowboys.

Davis arrived at Georgia last week ready to soak in the experience and evaluate everything. The result appears to be a positive one for the Bulldogs.

"I love the campus. It was huge. Georgia after this visit stands as one of my tops," he said.

Davis confirmed his second official visit will take place next month at LSU, where he'll watch the Tigers compete against Arkansas on Nov. 14. 

Official visits to Florida State, Auburn and Alabama are expected to occur after his senior season. Davis plans to announce a final decision on national signing day.

Quotes obtained firsthand by Bleacher Report National Recruiting Analyst Tyler Donohue. All player ratings are courtesy of 247Sports' composite ratings. Follow Tyler via Twitter: @TDsTake.