You take this kid. He's worth the risk. A strong HC gets out in front of the MeToo / Domestic Violence noise that would ensue (not at all to downplay the importance of it), and let's the campus, fans and media know that this is a good kid who needs proper guidance and the U community will do our best to give it to him. Let everyone know we are giving him a chance at redemption, but he will have strict guidelines to adhere to.
Then, said HC puts a strong team of coaches, staff and upperclassmen players around this guy as his 24/7 support system. Give him some mentors. Make sure you know his whereabouts at all times. Someone should always be with him. You put measures in place to help keep him on the straight and narrow. Again, a kid with his talent is worth it.
It will require some hard work and persistence, but if he succeeds it looks great for our program. If he doesn't live up to the standards, then you let him go but at least you tried and it sends such a powerful message to the S. Florida community.
Think about the prospects of having 5-stars entrenched at each level of our defense. Make this happen, Manny!
And I'm not only advocating this for the good of the program, but for the kid's sake as well. He won't make it a full year at Auburn. This kid in the middle of Alabama with no support system and walking directly into what will soon be a &hit show as they push Gus out the door... Really don't want to see him get caught up in that.