Get this, college football fans: Jalen Flowers, the insane four-star safety from Palos Verdes, is still rocking with his full top-10 list, no cuts yet. But a source super close to his recruitment just dropped some bombshells heading into the tail end of his junior season, and trust me, what they’re saying about the real standouts is gonna make some fanbases sweat.
Hold Up, Texas and Oklahoma: The REAL Standouts Just Flexed
Everyone’s been buzzing about Flowers leaning towards Texas and Oklahoma, right? I mean, his mom’s from Oklahoma, his grandparents are still there, and there’s been talk about her wanting to move back to Oklahoma or Dallas after he finishes high school. Naturally, people thought that meant the Longhorns and Sooners had a major edge, staying close to family and all that. But according to this source? Yeah, that just doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Flowers has definitely spoken highly of Texas, and some still believe they’re huge contenders, but the word on the street is it’s “probably more likely than not” that this Palos Verdes playmaker lands somewhere else. Ouch. While Texas and Oklahoma are definitely not eliminated , not even close! , it sounds like some other programs have seriously climbed his board.
The initial top-10 included Texas, UCLA, Oregon, Ohio State, Miami, USC, Notre Dame, LSU, Oklahoma, and Washington. But the real head-turners, the ones who are truly standing out right now? That’s Oregon, Ohio State, Miami, Notre Dame, USC, UCLA, and LSU. That’s a huge shift, man! This kid is pure versatility, shining as a receiver against Inglewood just last Friday, so every program wants a piece of this talent.
The Race for Flowers Is HEATING Up: Who’s Making Moves?
It’s clear some schools are making their presence felt BIG time. Right after his game Friday afternoon, Flowers literally jetted off to LAX to catch a flight up to Oregon for their game against UCLA. The Ducks are pushing hard, and even though they took a loss to the Bruins on Saturday, the message is it helps UCLA’s standing with Flowers but doesn’t really hurt Oregon at all since they’ve been so high on his list for ages. And speaking of UCLA, they and USC are those hometown favorites, and you can bet they’ll be on his list right until the very end.
LSU made an early season visit that absolutely *stood out*, and with their history of developing defensive backs, you gotta keep an eye on them. Plus, Flowers knows Lane Kiffin and his son, Knox, from their time back at Palos Verdes. That’s a connection that can’t be ignored! Ohio State? Man, they’ve got an elite defensive back tradition too, and a recent visit there “could not have been better.” That’s high praise! And don’t sleep on Notre Dame either. While it might *seem* like a long shot to some, it’s really not, and Flowers has a ton of respect for that program. This weekend, keep your eyes peeled because Flowers is expected to be at Miami’s game against Florida State, rolling with a bunch of other California prospects and recruits from all over. Miami is a serious contender, and a killer visit there could totally launch them even higher on his list.
What’s Next for Jalen Flowers?
So yeah, Texas and Oklahoma are not out of the running, but this source is telling us others have moved up, and that’s the big story. We’re talking about the tail end of his junior season, which means things are about to get real intense. That Miami visit this weekend could be huge, so keep an eye on how that shakes out. This is far from over, but the landscape for Jalen Flowers’ commitment just got a whole lot more interesting, and maybe a little less predictable than everyone thought!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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