Every recruiting class has these: Household names who are tracked relentlessly, who can send fans into a storm with a cryptic tweet, who become water-cooler (i.e., message board) fodder because of two things Are: They’re really damn good – and they’re not committed. As the 2025 recruiting class approaches the fall list of visits, 247 sports The War Daddy series is featuring a series of these players as our analysts break down the recruiting battles far and wide and tell you why these players matter on a national level.
The country recruits Florida because of its depth, so having the top player in the state speaks volumes about the potential of said player.
In the class of 2025, Zephyrhills (Florida) High towards the corner dj picket holds distinction, Not only is he the top player in the Sunshine State, he’s also the top player in the country No. 3 cornerback, No. 8 overall player And the top uncommitted defensive back.
The 6-foot-2, 170-pound Pickett has Four official visits scheduledOthers are pushing to get him on campus for official visits and have a close relationship with his family, which could play a factor in his recruitment.
His official visit is scheduled Georgia, oregon, miami And LSUBut other people remain involved. Florida State There is a push to get a trip and given Pickett’s combination of talent and size, others will continue to push to see him later in the spring and fall.
His official visit is scheduled to begin May 31 at LSU. Georgia will host Pickett the weekend of June 7, followed by Miami (June 14) and Oregon (June 21).
“This will be where he feels most comfortable for three or four years,” said the Zephyrhills coach. Nick Carroll Said. “Where he has a relationship with the head coach and the position coach, and there’s credibility and continuity.”
The NIL should allow Pickett’s family to go to games regardless of location, but time and distance may be a factor.
Pickett may tire of the process and make a summer decision, but don’t be surprised if he doesn’t commit in the fall and gets to campus for a visit.
“Her mom and dad are great mentors in her life,” Carroll said. “They both have a huge influence on his life.
“I can only imagine what his phone would be like at night. He keeps to himself. I think he manages it very well, but I can’t imagine how many calls and messages he has to make every day.” “Let’s get texts.”
There is a change in individual recruiting for the spring, which will make for an interesting next month.
College programs now only get one spring visit (instead of two) and there will be plenty of schools outside of the official visit sites stopping at Zephyrhills.
Here’s a closer look at each program involved, in alphabetical order:
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