He's seen recruits come and go, coaches depart following scandal and administrators resign. He's been asked frequently what his next steps are, almost as if the inquisitive expect him to change his mind about his college plans.
It's been a sad reality of Jalen Pitre's recruiting process. As the lone commit to Baylor, much of it is expected. What may be unexpected to some is that Pitre, a 3-star safety from Stafford, Texas, is solid with his pledge.
Rock-solid. Regardless of all the outside news.
"It's been a bumpy road, but it has been a good experience for me," said Pitre, a 5'11", 195-pound defensive back.