Richmond (Va.) Hermitage running back Derrick Green is excited about his upcoming decision this Saturday as the recruiting process has been a long and arduous one. Last week Green hosted four schools in his home and came away with a lot to think about. Here's the latest.
Green had four schools visit last week and is down to Michigan, Tennessee and Auburn.
"Last week was good because my family and I got to sit with coaches and ask a lot of questions," said the 6-foot-0, 220-pounder. "It's getting really close to decision time so now we're trying to get to know the coaches even more."
Last Sunday it was Tennessee doing an in-home visit.
"Tennessee was good, coach Graham (running backs coach), the tight ends coach, the wide receiver coach and the offensive line coach all came in," Green said. "It was a good visit and it showed how much they wanted me that they sent all those coaches. They showed me some film, told me they will be running a pro-style offense and how it fits my style."
After that it was Michigan on Monday.
"Coach Hoke came in with coach Jackson, my position coach, and coach Montgomery, my recruiting coach," Green said. "It's always good to speak to coach Jackson, we have a good relationship and he has a lot of history behind his name. Coach Hoke is a great guy and it was nice to have him and the coaches sit down with my family."
On Wednesday, Florida State came through making a pitch to get Green to take a last-second visit.
"Jimbo Fisher made an impression on us for sure, he gave me and my family a good talk and it was different," said Green. "He tried to set up a visit for me but I thought it over and I was tempted a bit, but it was too late in the game."
Finally, Auburn came in on Thursday.
"Coach Malzahn came in with the new running backs coach and they left a very good impression," he said. "We watched some film, talked about Auburn's running back tradition, especially with big backs and coach Bisaccia has NFL experience so that's good and he knows his stuff."
This week Green isn't sure when schools are coming in, but knows that Michigan, Tennessee and Auburn as well as TCU will be visiting.
"TCU is because coach Luper is now there and he was my recruiter at Auburn and I like him a lot," said Green. "But TCU isn't in my final three, it's Michigan, Tennessee and Auburn. I know my last in-home visit will be Wednesday and then I will take Thursday, Friday and Saturday to be with my family and make my decision."
Green will announce on Saturday, Jan. 26 at 4PM EST at the Cultural Arts Center in Glen Allen, Virginia.
Green is ranked as the nation's No. 1 running back.
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