"I just talked with my coaches friends and family and those four schools are the best fit for me," said McCollough. "I knew when I was younger that I wanted to play SEC ball. All four of these schools are top notch SEC programs." "Ive visited South Carolina and Tennessee twice, Auburn once and Alabama a handful of times."
"Auburn and Alabama have been at the top of the SEC for years and they produce NFL talent every year. I have great relationships with Alabamas coaching staff, even though Derrick Ansley left, coach Scott wont miss a beat at Alabama. Coach Steele at Auburn is a great defensive coach and talking with him, I can see myself thriving in their defensive scheme." "South Carolina is on the verge of being a contender for a SEC title and also has a great defensive coaching staff." "Im comfortable with the coaching staff at Tennessee and the direction they have the program headed in."
"I will be taking visits to all these schools and camp at all of the schools this summer to try and get a better feel for my commitment in the fall. It is going to be a hard decision. I can see myself at each of these schools."
RIVALS REACTION: McCollough likely has each staff feeling they have a real chance to land him when that time comes. Some feel he has a favorite or maybe a top two, but he really seems to be torn. The visits this summer will be key in his decision. That time on the field working with position coaches and being around other commits and players on that campus could push one team over the top. All we know now is, McCollough is going to live out his dream he will play in the SEC.