Channing Tindall, star linebacker for Spring Valley High, isn’t doing things the usual way.
While the majority of South Carolina’s top football prospects have already committed to college programs, Tindall, a target for South Carolina, Florida, Georgia and many others, is drawing out his recruitment, choosing to take his sweet time.
While most of the other finalists for South Carolina’s Mr. Football award are offensive stars, stuffing the stat sheet with flashy numbers, Tindall is trying to become the first defensive player to win it since some guy named Jadeveon Clowney.
And while plenty of others are focusing in on his college choice and the honors he might win, Tindall is laughing with his teammates and friends, preparing for the biggest matchup of Spring Valley’s regular season.