(07-01-2015 03:51 PM)southpaw1 Wrote: Not a very impressive list of offers.
http://sports.yahoo.com/footballrecruiti...son-158380
He changed schools and really blew up late. High motor. Athletic. Hops. Yard dog. Contagious. Old School. If we have a spot I like bringing him in.
“It’s just a great feeling to know I’m wanted by schools and know I’m not going to have to pay for college,” he said. “[It’s working out] a lot better than I thought it would. I didn’t think I would blow up this much. I never really thought of getting Florida to talk to me, all these high majors talking to me.
“I know I had a great performance at the National Prep Showcase, but I didn’t expect this much.”
Atson has impressed Jefferson with his versatile skill set, his ability to rebound and defend, handle the ball and shoot from the perimeter. What truly stands out is his motor, his relentless desire to win at everything.
“He’s got what it takes to be really good, and what I mean by that is I don’t see a lot of toughness in players anymore. I don’t see a lot of guys who play extremely hard anymore. He has those qualities,” Jefferson said. “Those aren’t qualities you can get. You either have it or you don’t. He doesn’t quit.