Major Stokes, the junior edge out of Orem, Utah, isn’t just a four-star prospect, he’s a physical freak who’s got the entire college football world buzzing. Rated the No. 62 player nationally in the Rivals Industry Ranking and the No. 10 edge in the country, this kid is a problem for opposing offenses and a must-have for elite programs.
This Beast Is Setting His Game Day Schedule
We saw Stokes at the Under Armour Next Camp in Utah back in April, and let me tell you, he absolutely looked the part of a next-level edge. He checked in at nearly 6-foot-6, 240 pounds, which is a wild 25 pounds up from a year ago. Throw in an 80-plus inch wingspan and over 10-inch hands, and it’s obvious why he’s already a national recruit. This kid is built different. Now, he’s busy finalizing his game day visit schedule with some serious heavy hitters. He’s planning to hit up USC, Michigan, Oklahoma, Tennessee, Alabama, and Miami. Nothing’s completely set in stone, but he’s eyeing a visit to USC when they host Ohio State on October 31 and Michigan when they play Oklahoma on September 12. He’s also looking at one of Miami’s late season games.
The Frontrunners Are Making Their Move
Some schools have already made a huge impression. Michigan has hosted Stokes twice, including a spring practice. He said he “loved it there,” and he’s seen a lot of the campus and facilities already. The coaching staff is a major draw, with DL coach Lewis Powell being “more than a coach, he’s like a father figure.” Powell even reached out to Stokes back when he was in 8th grade. USC also made a big splash after he camped with them. He’s a big fan of DL coach Shaun Nua, saying he doesn’t “know anyone who loves football more than him.” Stokes had a great camp experience there, learned a ton, and enjoyed the competition. He also liked the campus and felt a “strong comfort level,” even having dinner with some players, including Luke Wafle. He definitely puts USC in his top five.
Miami is another program in his top five. Stokes said he “really enjoyed working out with the coaches” during his camp and visit. He specifically called out Coach Jason Taylor as “one of the best in the country,” citing Taylor’s development of guys like Rueben Bain and Akheem Mesidor. Development is huge for Stokes, and he knows he can get that there. He also had some good conversations with Coach Cristobal and wants to get back for a game. Oklahoma, despite not having hosted him yet, is also in the mix. Stokes really likes Coach Miguel Chavis, and the Sooners have been “on him hard this Spring,” telling him he can be an “impact player.” He’s heard great things about a “great family atmosphere” there, with coaches bringing their kids around. He’s definitely looking forward to visiting them up close.
Stokes isn’t rushing his decision, saying he wants to wait until after he takes these game day visits. With these top-tier programs all pushing hard, his recruitment is only going to get crazier, and everyone will be watching to see where this dominant edge rusher lands!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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