Under Armour All-American defensive tackle Corey Adams has made official visits to Nebraska and Arizona State and is planning a trip to USC in December. But Adams' official visit to Ohio State this weekend when the Buckeyes host Penn State in a prime-time showdown game is going to be key to where Adams ends up according to his high school coach.
"This weekend will tell the tale," Saguaro coach John Sanders said. "I don't think he will need to visit USC to know where he wants to go."
The 6-foot-3, 277-pound Adams, the No. 52 prospect in the ESPNU 150, has the ability to be an impact player at the next level. He is one of a half dozen key prospects the Buckeyes are pursuing to complete what is already an outstanding recruiting class.
"He is excited to come out and look at Buckeye football," Sanders said. "It's a big game. He is excited."
However, no matter how well things go this weekend, Adams is not expected to announce his college choice anytime soon.
"I think he'll announce Jan. 4 at halftime of the Under Armour All-America Game on television," Sanders said. "I'm coaching the defensive backs and Corey will be playing on the defensive line."
Saguaro is 7-0 this season and has won 26 games in a row over the last three seasons. With wins in their last two regular season games, Saguaro will tie the state record of 28 consecutive wins and would establish a new state record with a victory in their first playoff game.
Adams missed three games this season with a very badly sprained right ankle. He is back in action, though not 100%.
"If he had not been hurt he would have won every award possible this season," Sanders said.