Isaiah Wilson seems like one of those players who has enjoyed the entire experience of being a high school football player, from on-field struggles and progress to intense recruiting attention.
“It’s been really fun. Everyone at my school has supported me and got behind me; it’s been a lot of fun,” said Wilson, a 6-foot-7, 350-pound offensive tackle at Brooklyn’s Poly Prep.
“I’m one of those firm believers that (in recruiting) when you get to a place you know if it’s home or not. You can tell by how that place leaves a lasting experience on you. You can tell.”
Wilson must have gotten that feeling during his visit to Georgia, which is where he committed on Friday.
He initially intended to announce his decision on Christmas Day, but then moved the date up to this week after taking an official visit to Georgia last weekend. His final three were Georgia, Alabama and Michigan.
He had taken official visits to those three schools along with Alabama.
Wilson had expressed frustration earlier in the week about speculation that he had already committed to Georgia.
All the rumors of me being committed the Georgia just arent true. So for the people spewing lies i need you to chill out
— Zay Wilson (@_LayZay_) December 15, 2016
He is not an early enrollee and will sign in February so there was not a time imperative to make his announcement.
An Under Armour All-American, Wilson is rated as the nation’s No. 7 offensive tackle and at No. 32 overall for the Class of 2017.