2016 Raines (Fla.) linebacker Michael Pickney was Miami’s first verbal commitment for the 2016 class during this summer.
While it may have come to many as a surprise to see such an early pledge, Pickney knew for quite some time.
“I’ve been a Miami fan since I was a young child, that’s always been my school. I’m originally from Miami. I’ve been all about Miami especially since the ninth grade, I’m cool with all the coaches and it shows how loyal I am to the program.”
Pickney isn’t the only prospect in the 2016 class and has taken notice of the already talent filled prospects that have joined him.
“I have befriended some of them, I know Shaquille Quarterman, we’re close from around the way. Jack Allison, I hit him up on twitter and we chatted for a bit.”
While the 6’1 225 pound linebacker is committed to the Hurricanes, he still plans on seeing some schools. However, he assures there is no wavering in his pledge.
“Of course everybody still wants me to take my visits and I will see some other schools, but it’s still an 100% commitment.”
The Jacksonville native prospect has a deep connection with Linebackers coach Michael Barrow and is excited to learn from him.
“Coach Barrow, that’s my man. That’s my main man; he just came to me when I was young and befriended me and I told him that this is my school. He introduced me to Head Coach (Al) Golden and he’s running a great program and I can’t wait to be apart of it and start working with him.”
Pickney will be in Miami again this week to meet with the staff again.
While it may have come to many as a surprise to see such an early pledge, Pickney knew for quite some time.
“I’ve been a Miami fan since I was a young child, that’s always been my school. I’m originally from Miami. I’ve been all about Miami especially since the ninth grade, I’m cool with all the coaches and it shows how loyal I am to the program.”
Pickney isn’t the only prospect in the 2016 class and has taken notice of the already talent filled prospects that have joined him.
“I have befriended some of them, I know Shaquille Quarterman, we’re close from around the way. Jack Allison, I hit him up on twitter and we chatted for a bit.”
While the 6’1 225 pound linebacker is committed to the Hurricanes, he still plans on seeing some schools. However, he assures there is no wavering in his pledge.
“Of course everybody still wants me to take my visits and I will see some other schools, but it’s still an 100% commitment.”
The Jacksonville native prospect has a deep connection with Linebackers coach Michael Barrow and is excited to learn from him.
“Coach Barrow, that’s my man. That’s my main man; he just came to me when I was young and befriended me and I told him that this is my school. He introduced me to Head Coach (Al) Golden and he’s running a great program and I can’t wait to be apart of it and start working with him.”
Pickney will be in Miami again this week to meet with the staff again.
