2014 Oakleaf (Fla.) linebacker Darrion Owens was down to a top list of schools including Auburn, Georgia and Miami. It was a tight race for each school until he found his way down to Coral Gables where he committed.
“It was a very nice city. I like the coaches and I just really liked it there.”
The coaches weren’t expecting Owens to join the family so quickly but welcomed him with open arms.
“They were surprised, because they didn’t expect it.”
Owens was in Miami this weekend for a visit and really enjoyed his time while here.
“My brother plays football for FIU, he has a couple friends down here. They took me to a couple of places.”
One thing the 6’4 222 pound prospect certainly liked was the campus at the university.
“I liked the campus it wasn’t that big , but it’s good because it’s small so I can focus schoolwork and I can get my work done.”
Owens was recruited by linebackers coach Michael Barrow and really built a good relationship with the coach.
“He is a funny guy, but you know he is a good coach. I can’t wait to be coached by him.”
When asked what his level of commitment to the ‘Canes is, he replied quickly.
“It’s a hundred percent, I’m not taking my word back.”
While the latest Miami pledge is planning on getting better during the summer, he is also planning on helping the coaches out a little with recruiting.
“Oh yeah , definitely I’m trying to make my class as strong as it can be.”
Owens played mostly as a safety last year for his team but talked about making the transition to linebacker.
“It’s actually a lot better, I’ve been involved in the defense more and I’ve been tackling a lot. I really like it better.”
Oakleaf Defensive line coach Dana Arthur described what type of player Owens is.
“He is one of the hardest workers in the weight room and field; he is a state weight lifter qualifier. He always has a smile on his face off the field, but on the field Dr. Jekyll comes out. You can’t ask for a better kid.”
“It was a very nice city. I like the coaches and I just really liked it there.”
The coaches weren’t expecting Owens to join the family so quickly but welcomed him with open arms.
“They were surprised, because they didn’t expect it.”
Owens was in Miami this weekend for a visit and really enjoyed his time while here.
“My brother plays football for FIU, he has a couple friends down here. They took me to a couple of places.”
One thing the 6’4 222 pound prospect certainly liked was the campus at the university.
“I liked the campus it wasn’t that big , but it’s good because it’s small so I can focus schoolwork and I can get my work done.”
Owens was recruited by linebackers coach Michael Barrow and really built a good relationship with the coach.
“He is a funny guy, but you know he is a good coach. I can’t wait to be coached by him.”
When asked what his level of commitment to the ‘Canes is, he replied quickly.
“It’s a hundred percent, I’m not taking my word back.”
While the latest Miami pledge is planning on getting better during the summer, he is also planning on helping the coaches out a little with recruiting.
“Oh yeah , definitely I’m trying to make my class as strong as it can be.”
Owens played mostly as a safety last year for his team but talked about making the transition to linebacker.
“It’s actually a lot better, I’ve been involved in the defense more and I’ve been tackling a lot. I really like it better.”
Oakleaf Defensive line coach Dana Arthur described what type of player Owens is.
“He is one of the hardest workers in the weight room and field; he is a state weight lifter qualifier. He always has a smile on his face off the field, but on the field Dr. Jekyll comes out. You can’t ask for a better kid.”
