For fans, college football recruiting is generally about the next class to sign. The Class of 2024 will begin signing, and enrolling, in December. Coaches, however, are always looking to the future and some prospects begin taking visits years out from signing.
Rodney Colton has completed just his freshman season of high school football. The Newnan (Georgia) standout is already being recruited by SEC programs, and the interest is mutual.
On Monday, Colton named a top 6 that features Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU and Tennessee. Cincinnati is also in the mix.
Top 6 pic.twitter.com/w2bLIrdn1a
— Rodney”UNO” Colton jr (@RodneyColton24) July 3, 2023
On3 lists Colton as a linebacker, while 247Sports describes him as a multi-position ATH prospect. He does not yet have a rating from either service. It’s not yet clear what position Colton will play in college, but he’s turning heads on both sides of the ball.
I’m like an Isiah Simon, I’m a hybrid back I can cover,make open field tackles and I can read the field I’m just not a
In the box type of backer but I can play it. pic.twitter.com/GRgsS2XwmX— Rodney”UNO” Colton jr (@RodneyColton24) June 15, 2023
Like the movement skills from 2026 LB @RodneyColton24. Holds several Power-5 offers, and Tennessee is among the top group of early contenders.
Colton plays with a strong pace and has a knack for the football when he gets close to the ball carrier. pic.twitter.com/4l6hH0lOBZ
— Evan Crowell (@evanvcrowell) June 28, 2023
Quick Clip Of @RodneyColton24 At RB ????@RecruitGeorgia @WeAreNewnan pic.twitter.com/5Udq0bx5Hm
— Bacon Network (@baconnetworkllc) June 29, 2023
Ahead of his sophomore season, Colton is already listed at 6-1 and over 200 pounds. This recruitment has a long way to go, but it looks Colton will be a name to know for multiple SEC fanbases.
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