Welcome to the sixth part in our summer series introducing some of the top players in the 2015 recruiting class.
Huggins is one of the top juniors in the nationLast week we caught up with Richmond (VA) St. Christopher's School cornerback Garrett Taylor, who is one of the top defensive backs in the 2015 class.
This week we're taking a trip to the deep south as we caught up with Orangeburg (SC) Orangeburg-Wilkinson defensive end/defensive tackle Albert Huggins who checks in at 28th overall and holds five star status in the 24/7 Sports 2015 composite rankings.
The Massive 6-3/280 defensive linemen boasts offers from Alabama, Auburn, Clemson, Florida, Florida State, Georgia, Louisville, Michigan State, North Carolina, North Carolina State, South Carolina State, South Carolina, and Tennessee. He is also receiving a fair amount of interest from Ohio State.
The star defensive linemen has only had the chance to visit a couple of schools early in the recruiting process. Both of this visits went very well.
"I went to USC (South Carolina) Black Magic two weeks ago. I really enjoyed myself. I got to work with Coach Adams a lot because there were only a few defensive ends at the camp," he said. "I visited Clemson a couple of months ago too. I had a really good time there as well."
The junior standout is just getting the ball rolling in the recruiting process and is taking things pretty slow right now.
"I'm just laid back right now, getting information on all these schools," he continued. "I'm starting to get to know these schools pretty well. Other than that, I'm just taking things slow."
While the Buckeyes have yet to offer the five star talent, they have expressed some interest early in the recruiting process.
"I've had some conversations with their recruiting director (Mark Pantoni) he just tells me all about the school," he told Eleven Warriors. "I've heard all about the football program. The facilities, academics, and everything."
He is a bit surprised the Bucks have yet to extend him a scholarship offer.
"I thought they were going to offer me, but they haven't really talked too much about an offer," he said. "I just get information about the school and they want me to come visit at some point in the next year or so."
OSU is very interested in the '15 five starAn offer from the Scarlet and Gray would definitely open Huggins' eyes.
"I have 12-13 offers right now. Every one of them is a blessing," he said. "That offer would be a great feeling. I would definitely be interested."
Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina are among other schools that Huggins has expressed a high amount of interest in their football programs.
"It's a blessing to be recruited by Alabama. I talk to Coach Rumph a lot. I have a great relationship with him. We talk about a lot of things," he continued. "I've really connected with their staff. It's just a great feeling knowing I have the opportunity to play for them if I would like to."
"Georgia was kind of my team growing up," he told Eleven Warriors. "They run a 3-4 and I prefer a 4-3, but I'm still definitely interested. They're just a good team overall.
"I know the South Carolina coaches really well and I know a lot of guys already committed to play there," he said. "It's a great feeling to be in touch with them. Coach Spurrier is a great coach and the atmosphere there is great."
He doesn't have a leader as things currently stand and does not have a timetable for his college decision either.
"I don't have any leader or a list of top schools right now. I'm treating every school as an equal as I try to learn more about the schools recruiting me," he continued. "I'm not sure when I'll make my decision. Just whenever it hits me."
Education and a couple of other factors will weigh heavily on his decision.
"First comes education. That's definitely the most important thing," he said. "Then comes my relationships with the coaching staff, location of the school, and finally the campus environment."
Huggins would like to take visits to Alabama, Auburn, Florida, and Georgia this fall. The Buckeyes could receive a visit if they extend him an offer.
Right now the Orangeburg-Wilkinson star is focused on his school's upcoming football season, which is drawing closer and closer with every passing day.
"My main goal this year is to win a championship. That's the most important thing," he continued. "I would also like to grow closer to my teammates and become a better leader. Individually I would like to make 90 or more tackles."
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