RIVALS REACTION
Achane is showing a high degree of interest in several different schools and has been careful not to show his hand too much. Perhaps that’s because his visits to campus have been few and far between, which should change once track season is over and his travel plans kick up a notch.
Texas A&M is perhaps the quiet lead in the clubhouse. The Aggies’ offensive coordinator is in contact with Achane almost daily and because it’s close to home, he’s already familiar with the school and the team. However, he routinely brought up Oklahoma State and LSU as teams he was very intrigued by, as well as Tennessee when it came to coaches making the hardest push.
It’s also important to note that Achane named Oklahoma State, A&M, LSU and Florida State as the schools gaining the most headway with his mother, who is helping him with his recruitment. I’d expect all of these schools to get visits in the spring or during camp season.
This decision will boil down to relationships and fit in the offense. Achane is an all-purpose back by trade, but schools want him to fill multiple roles -- whether it’s in the backfield, in the slot or as a moveable piece on offense. Whoever sells him on getting the ball in his hands the most might ultimately win this sweepstake.