From SECCountry:
Commitment watch on for Jerome Carvin?
Ever since 4-star outside linebacker Jordan Davis committed to Alabama in December, Jerome Carvin has heard a familiar message from his blood brother almost every single day: When are you going to join me in Tuscaloosa?
Carvin, a 3-star offensive lineman from Cordova (Tenn.) High School, is one of the Crimson Tides top guard targets in the Class of 2018. Hell visit Tuscaloosa again this weekend as one of many elite recruits in attendance for the Champions Cookout on Friday. Carvin will make the trip with Davis, and the pair plan to spend the entire weekend in Tuscaloosa.
With this being his sixth trip to Alabama, Carvin said hes already seen everything hes wanted to. So, is a commitment from Carvin to be expected this weekend? If so, hes not giving up any hints.
If everything goes well, its possible, but Im not sure right now, Carvin said. Im not planning on committing this weekend, but well see.
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The reason why theres some hesitancy on Carvins end is because of the in-state school. Tennessees coaching staff is in touch with Carvin every day. His best relationship with any coaching staff is with Tennessee. To show just how often hes talking with the Vols, read the following quote from Carvin.
I talk to Coach Butch Jones a lot, Carvin said. Hes on vacation right now, so I havent talked to him in a few days.
Carvin knows when Tennessees coach is on vacation. Hes obviously a massive priority to the Volunteers, but he is also a priority to the Crimson Tide.
Carvin, whos rated as the nations No. 29 tackle but is being recruited by Alabama as a guard, says he hears from Tide offensive line coach Brent Key every other day. He also talks with tight ends coach Joe Pannunzio often as hes Carvins primary recruiter.
But his main relationship is with Key.
He really just wants to develop me into one of the next great Alabama offensive linemen that they send off to the league, Carvin said of Keys message to him. I definitely believe him. I truly believe that Alabama is the best team in the nation. Its really just an honor to be recruited by them.
The 6-foot-4, 325-pound prospect said Michigan and Mississippi State are also in the mix for him but Alabama and Tennessee are really pushing me. He broke down why hed choose both of those schools if he were to commit today.
On Alabama: The reason would be because of the dominance Alabama has every year. Just to be able to play for Coach Saban would be an honor. I feel hes the greatest college football coach of all time well, definitely one of them. I know if I committed to them, Id be playing for a national championship almost every year.
On Tennessee: My relationship with the coaches is great. Im close with Coach Jones and [offensive line] Coach [Walt] Wells. I know their commits really well. Cade Mays and Adrian Martinez are really on me hard.
Carvin, who would like to be an athletic director in the future, knows that Tennessees AD may have to make a tough decision at the end of the season this year if things dont go well for the Volunteers.
Butch Jones seat is warm in Knoxville, but Carvin thinks his job is safe.
I have definitely thought about it a few times, but I think Coach Jones is going to be there for a long time, Carvin said. I think Tennessee is going to have a great year this year. Im not really worried about them.
