2019 Wekiva (FL) 4-star LB Rian Davis has been a big Miami target since he received his offer back in January and was one of the select few that earned an invitation out to the Opening Finals in Frisco, Texas last week. Catching up with Davis, he told me while he still talks with Miami, contact with the staff, has not been as frequent as in the past.
“It’s been alright,” Davis said of his UM recruitment. “Although, I will say I haven’t been hearing from them as much as I used to lately.”
When Davis does talk to UM, he hears from defensive coordinator Manny Diaz occasionally, but it’s been Miami outside linebackers coach Jon Patke that has taken the lead in Davis’ Miami recruitment.
“I would talk to coach Diaz and coach Patke. Coach Patke mostly,” Davis said. “He’s a younger guy on the staff, they hired him recently. He brings a lot of energy to the program and I think he’s going to be a good coach.”
Davis last visited Miami for Junior Day back in March and he said that visit was what raised the Canes in his mind.
“Walking around the school and seeing the facilities and classroom and meeting the coaches showed me that they have a lot to offer,” Davis said of the Canes.
Other schools that have been consistently named in Davis’ favorites have been Georgia and Texas, and Davis talked about what it is that makes those programs stand out.
Georgia: “Just a great coaching staff and the campus is amazing. I could see myself there and I feel comfortable with the people around the program.”
Texas: “Same thing, they also have very good coaches. I think with coach Herman they’re about to be building something special. It feels like home to me.”
Although in our last chat with Davis, he mentioned he would want to make a top 3 over the summer and then decide before the season, he says that plan has now changed.
“No, no top 3, that’s not the plan anymore,” Davis said. “I’m just going to choose a school when I’m ready, it could be anytime.”
As for upcoming visits, Davis doesn’t have any planned, but did take his first two official visits to Louisville and Texas recently. When he does feel comfortable choosing one school, it’s clear academics, coaching, and the surrounding environment will be key factors for Davis.
“I’m looking for a great education and great coaching that’s going to take me to the next level, and it has to feel like home.”
“It’s been alright,” Davis said of his UM recruitment. “Although, I will say I haven’t been hearing from them as much as I used to lately.”
When Davis does talk to UM, he hears from defensive coordinator Manny Diaz occasionally, but it’s been Miami outside linebackers coach Jon Patke that has taken the lead in Davis’ Miami recruitment.
“I would talk to coach Diaz and coach Patke. Coach Patke mostly,” Davis said. “He’s a younger guy on the staff, they hired him recently. He brings a lot of energy to the program and I think he’s going to be a good coach.”
Davis last visited Miami for Junior Day back in March and he said that visit was what raised the Canes in his mind.
“Walking around the school and seeing the facilities and classroom and meeting the coaches showed me that they have a lot to offer,” Davis said of the Canes.
Other schools that have been consistently named in Davis’ favorites have been Georgia and Texas, and Davis talked about what it is that makes those programs stand out.
Georgia: “Just a great coaching staff and the campus is amazing. I could see myself there and I feel comfortable with the people around the program.”
Texas: “Same thing, they also have very good coaches. I think with coach Herman they’re about to be building something special. It feels like home to me.”
Although in our last chat with Davis, he mentioned he would want to make a top 3 over the summer and then decide before the season, he says that plan has now changed.
“No, no top 3, that’s not the plan anymore,” Davis said. “I’m just going to choose a school when I’m ready, it could be anytime.”
As for upcoming visits, Davis doesn’t have any planned, but did take his first two official visits to Louisville and Texas recently. When he does feel comfortable choosing one school, it’s clear academics, coaching, and the surrounding environment will be key factors for Davis.
“I’m looking for a great education and great coaching that’s going to take me to the next level, and it has to feel like home.”
