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Jaylond Adams was frustrated.
The three-star wide receiver prospect’s recruitment, which he has since labeled “overwhelming,” had reached a fever pitch in the weeks leading up to national signing day in February. College football teams from Illinois to Indiana and Toledo to Tulane were aggressively pursuing Adams. Throughout it all, though, the speedy athlete continued to lean toward Southern Miss.
So when Adams — flanked by friends and family on stage at Minor (Alabama) High’s signing day event — calmly announced his decision to sign with Troy, it surprised everyone.