Alabama appears to have jumped out ahead in the recruitment of fast-rising defensive line prospect Franklin Whitley. The 3-star prospect from Greenville, South Carolina has already taken a trip to Tuscaloosa and has an official visit scheduled for the end of the month.
Whitley, a 6-foot-7, 260-pounder who is currently playing his first year of football since he was in grade school, has spent most of his recent years playing basketball. Despite that, he has an impressive list of offers, including Auburn, Clemson, Florida State and South Carolina. Whitley recently scheduled an official visit to FSU for this weekend.