The third weekend in January is always a busy -- if not the busiest -- weekend in the recruiting cycle. College coaches are allowed to contact recruits face-to-face again and the college football season is over, so both players and coaches have turned their attention to the final few weeks of recruiting. It was a busy weekend around the Big 12 with almost every conference program hosting recruits on official visits. Here’s a look at some of the best of the best form those visits.
ESPN 300 running back Nick Brossette has been a longtime LSU commitment, but that hasn’t stopped him from giving Texas a long, long look. Texas would like to land an impact running back in the 2015 class, and Brossette remains one of its best options. Brossette has built a great relationship with Horns coach Charlie Strong, and from all indications he had a good time in Austin this weekend.
Hookem!! 🐮🏈😏😏🌟 pic.twitter.com/YRBFoNe2pu
— Nicholas Brossette (@NBrossette) January 18, 2015Feeling like home in ATX! 🏈🐮✨
— Nicholas Brossette (@NBrossette) January 17, 2015ATX we here!!! I'm so pumped!!! Lol🏈🐮😎✨ pic.twitter.com/UuWWPmttfF
— Nicholas Brossette (@NBrossette) January 16, 2015Oklahoma landed a much-needed commitment from Dallas Kimball three-star cornerback Antoine Stephens on Sunday. The 6-foot-1, 187-pound Stephens was also offered scholarships by Texas Tech, Baylor, Louisville, SMU, Washington State and others.
Officilaly an ⭕🙌 commit pic.twitter.com/2w16NRNoJj
— A.Stephens (@Afeeva_14) January 18, 2015Thanks to "God" for this wonderful blessing he has provided im officially a S⭕⭕ner now.... Its a amazing feelings
⭕🙌 commit, #B⭕⭕merS⭕⭕ner
— A.Stephens (@Afeeva_14) January 18, 2015After losing five commitments in the past few weeks, Iowa State received positive news from three-star inside linebacker De'Amontae Jackson over the weekend. The 6-foot, 235-pounder was a big get for the Cyclones out of the Sunshine State. At one point in time, Jackson had offers from Alabama, Florida State, Kentucky, Miami and others.
Officially a cyclONE !!!🏈🏈🏈
#cycIONEnation🏆🏆
— FinesseGod (@DEAMONTAE_J) January 18, 2015It also looks like Iowa State did a very impressive job with No. 10 junior college offensive tackle Jaypee Philbert this weekend. He posted about loving his time at the Kansas-Iowa State basketball game and also posted a picture of him hanging out with Cyclones offensive coordinator Mark Mangino.
Chillin with the big guy coach Mangino! pic.twitter.com/BbaGYGFPcO
— Jaypee J Philbert II (@JAy_Peasy56) January 17, 2015Three-star defensive tackle Tyrell Jacobs joined fellow Louisianan Reggie Walker on an official visit to Kansas State this weekend. Jacobs, who visits Missouri and Illinois the next two weeks, was also accompanied by his mother.
— Tyrell Jacobs (@tyrelljacobs98) January 17, 2015 Me and moms @fjacobs51 pic.twitter.com/uFZVlGg5wC
— Tyrell Jacobs (@tyrelljacobs98) January 17, 2015Texas Tech had a large group of visitors on campus this weekend, including Kansas three-star athlete pledge Arico Evans. The 6-1, 190-pounder from Dallas Hillcrest seemed to be having a good time on his trip to Lubbock.
So much 💰💸 pic.twitter.com/lCp3Rv5VOO
— G.A.T.A (@rico_jr3) January 17, 2015Ok tech! 🔴⚫️🔫👆 pic.twitter.com/IPNKyWQgN9
— G.A.T.A (@rico_jr3) January 17, 2015Oklahoma State also had some big prospects on campus, including eight players who were already committed to the Cowboys. This includes players like three-star safety Za'Carrius Green, who definitely liked what he saw with the black Oklahoma State uniform.
My day 1 hitta and I.... Love that black 🅾💲🙌🍊🍊🔫 pic.twitter.com/Zm0ap4ise5
— Z Green (@King_ZGreen) January 18, 2015