Uncommitted 4-star DE Jarez Parks in tears over delaying decision at Signing Day ceremony
By Andrew Olson
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Wednesday is supposed to be a big day for Jarez Parks. The Sebastian River (Fla.) defensive end is a four-star prospect and considered one of the country’s top 100 recruits. The 247Sports Composite rates the 6-foot-2, 275-pounder the No. 93 overall prospect, No. 7 weak-side defensive end and No. 17 Florida recruit.
He has 32 offers, including Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, LSU, Mississippi State, Ole Miss and South Carolina. Despite his high rating and a number of offers, Parks announced at his National Signing Day ceremony that he has not made a decision.
Lots of emotion at Sebastian River HS as Jarez Parks announces through tears he has not decided who to sign with #signingday @CBS12 pic.twitter.com/vkBC6HLjT6
— John Evenson (@EvensonCBS12) February 1, 2017
Alabama, Florida and Florida State are considered the three schools still in the running for Parks. The delayed decision has led many to speculate that the Crimson Tide may have told Parks there isn’t room for him in the current class.
Jarez Parks announcement delayed. Might not be enough room in Tuscaloosa
— Chad Dixon (@Dixon23rtr) February 1, 2017
Parks may announce a decision Wednesday afternoon or at a later date.
Andrew writes about sports to fund his love of live music and collection of concert posters. He strongly endorses the Hall of Fame campaigns of Fred Taylor and Andruw Jones.
