Coveted recruits get wooed by well-known college football coaches who can offer early playing time, a chance to win championships, fabulous facilities and helping to get a player to the NFL.
Jackson defensive tackle Michail Carter with great grandmother Maudine Taylor when he was named to the Under Armour All-America game in October. (Photo courtesy of Intersport).
Those close to a player may swing a decision one way or another.
In the case of Jackson defensive tackle Michail Carter, that’s Maudine Taylor, his 84-year old great-grandmother who he refers to as his grandmother.