Another confirmation we offered Overton: I notice the staff job on this kid early last week. Good looking late bloomer.
Late-riser Overton to spurn P5 late in the game?
One week ahead of National Signing Day 2019 and there is a new prospect to know in Alabama. In the never-too-late world of college football recruiting following the Early Signing Period the latest riser is one that probably shouldn't have slipped through any cracks.
The son of a former Oklahoma lineman and record-setting volley ball star at Kentucky,
Micaiah Overton emerging as a prime prospect was to be expected.
But a love for basketball, late start to high school football and transferring schools could have slowed it all together. Instead, the now 6-foot-5, 225-pound Bessemer (Ala.) Academy two-way talent is an FBS recruit with options from coast to coast.
Arizona State offered him a scholarship and UConn and Liberty are among those to follow suit over the last several days.
"I'm starting to figure it out," he told 247Sports. "We're getting close to signing day. Arizona State hit me up about playing defensive end, Alabama State for tight end and Liberty and UConn.
UConn's head coach came to my school yesterday and gave me a full ride.
"It's eye-opening and jaw-dropping...I'm just thanking God."