DJ Pickett, 5-star defensive back, schedules 4 official visits: Report
Ever since the NCAA changed the rules allowing for spring and summer official visits, top prospects have been taking their trips earlier and earlier.
According to On3, Zephyrhills (Florida) five-star defensive back D.J. Pickett has locked in four trips.
The nation's No. 4 overall prospect - and versatile cornerback/safety recruit - will take trips to LSU (May 31), Georgia (June 7), Miami (June 14) and Oregon (June 21).
That list is far from a surprise.
Earlier this month, the 6-foot-3, 170-pound defensive back announced a top five of Georgia, LSU, Miami, Michigan and Oregon:
He has also visited Miami and Oregon recently.
Here's what 247Sports had to say about Pickett as a prospect:
"A tall, lanky two-way playmaker with foot speed and ball production. Size and weight haven’t been verified in a while, but length is noticeable on tape. Projects best as a field corner that can take away throwing windows or a deep safety that can roam over the top. Came down with four interceptions as a sophomore and had a pick-six early on in his junior season. Will lay the lumber if the opportunity presents itself. Quickly closes gaps with his elite burst and tends to take sharper angles in run support. Has the reach to match large tight ends and perimeter targets. Will fight through hands, but must improve prowess as an open-field tackler and will eventually need to add some mass. Should be viewed as a potential impact player at the Power Five level given range and ability to generate takeaways while masking mistakes. Owns a promising profile at this stage given production on both sides of the ball and multi-sport background (district champion as a 10th grader in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash and long jump). Viewed by most schools as a back-seven defender on Saturdays, but could always get a look at wide receiver."
Undeniably, Pickett is one of the nation's most sought-after football players.
It's down to five, and four schools now know when they'll have the opportunity to roll out the red carpet.
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