4-star running back Lovasea Carroll has been committed to the University of Georgia since April, but recently considered backing off his commitment to the Bulldogs.
Carroll tweeted on Friday that a “business decision is coming,” which caused many to believe that he was on the verge of announcing a decommitment from UGA.
Carroll set the record straight in an open and honest manner:
#DawgNation🔴⚫️ pic.twitter.com/jqJijIESTH
— Lovasea Carroll (@LovaseaC) June 21, 2020
It’s great news for Georgia Bulldogs fans that Carroll is looking to stick with his commitment to UGA. Carroll admits that he considered flipping to Florida for more playing time, but he’s looking at the big picture and thinks he’d be better off in Athens.
It’s not a bad idea for Carroll, who could save valuable wear and tear on his body if he ends up behind talented backs at Georgia. Running backs tend to have some of the shortest NFL careers. Much of this is due to the injuries that commonly mount up at the position.
Carroll, out of IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, ranks as the nation’s No. 103 prospect and No. 6 running back in the class of 2021. Carroll is a Warrenton, Georgia native.
Carroll chose Georgia over South Carolina, Florida, Auburn and Ohio State. At The Opening Regional in March of 2019, Carroll ran a 4.56 40-time and recorded a 36.3 inch vertical.
Georgia’s gain in Carroll is Florida’s loss. The Gators desperately need a running back recruit:
Florida has signed just 1 high school running back in the previous 2 recruiting cycles and does not have a running back committed for 2021 yet.
That history makes Lovasea Carroll’s decision to stick with Georgia sting that much harder.
— SEC Mike (@MichaelWBratton) June 21, 2020
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