In November, the 6-foot-4 270-pounder picked up his first scholarship offer.
Oregon, Oregon State, San Diego State, San Jose State and Utah are also showing heavy interest, he said.
They definitely like my size and my frame and how athletic I am for a lineman, Ray said. I never really played line growing up. I was a linebacker, then in high school I put weight on, but I stayed athletic. The coaches say they like how I finish plays until the whistle and how I put my dude on his back and Im always getting after it. They say I use my feet well and move really well for my size.
Location isnt too much of a factor for Ray, neither is playing style. What will ultimately win him over to a certain program is the relationship he has with its coaches.
Im looking for a place where I can fit in with the coaches well and be comfortable, Ray said. Before I make a decision anywhere, Im going to have to step on the campus and make a good feel for it. I dont want to go in not knowing how I feel for it. As soon as I get there and get a feel for it, Ill know where Im going.
Im really hoping I get an offer from Oregon, Ray said. Oregon definitely, but really Im looking at pretty much every Pac-12 school. The University of Tennessee, they havent been in contact with me, but Id love to get an offer from there. Ive followed them my whole life, my uncle played there. Im open to everything now but an Oregon offer would be huge. - L Wright