OT: 2018 OT Jalen Goss commits to Florida State

Submitted by Magnus on January 15th, 2018 at 5:55 PM

Valdosta (GA) Lowndes offensive tackle Jalen Goss committed to Florida State. To Greg Frey. Who used to be Michigan's OT/TE coach. So it's probably fair to say that Michigan had a pretty good shot at Goss if an offer from FSU/Frey a week ago turned into a commitment already.

This is most notable because it takes another OT off the board. For Michigan right now, it's basically Jarrett Patterson or Nick Petit-Frere in the 2018 class, unless they send out more offers.

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DrMantisToboggan

January 15th, 2018 at 7:08 PM ^

It definitely makes sense that Goss went to FSU with proximity, familiarity with his OL coach, etc. but Goss was just offered by FSU 5 days ago and was not a take at Michigan at the moment. We would've had a very good chance if we made him a priority.

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January 15th, 2018 at 7:22 PM ^

I don’t believe so Valdosta is a FSU/UGA town, a lot of great athletes from Valdosta hs/lowndes hs have gone to FSU. Off the top of my head telvin smith and Greg Reid come to mind

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DrMantisToboggan

January 15th, 2018 at 7:27 PM ^

He didn't have an FSU offer until we wouldn't take him and his Michigan recruiter went to FSU. His higher-rated teammate is currently deciding between us and GT, with Michigan the presumed leader if he wants to play RB. If we wanted Goss we would've had him already.

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maize-blue

January 15th, 2018 at 7:25 PM ^

Harbaugh was with the potential OT transfer today.

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January 15th, 2018 at 7:58 PM ^

Great meeting Jim Harbaugh, coach Drevno, and Coach Moore to talk about my offer to play at Michigan! Great group of coaches, and more importantly great men. pic.twitter.com/rxZdkZ6MN4
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