Devonta Bolton

[AndyPopCat]

Don’t expect a haphazard commitment from Norcross safety/wide receiver Devonta Bolton, who is determined to exercise due diligence on each of his scholarship offers.

“It’s been a great adventure so far with me and my family deciding where I want to go,” said Bolton, who has offers from programs such as Georgia, Alabama, Auburn, Boston College, Kentucky, Mississippi State and South Carolina.

“I really don’t have any top schools that are above the other ones. I want to look at all of them.”

Bolton, who attend this spring’s A-Day game at Alabama, said the campuses at Tuscaloosa, Auburn, Gainesville and Auburn were equally impressive.

Georgia coach Mark Richt made a favorable impression on the 6-foot-2, 220-pound Bolton during a recent visit.

“Coach Richt has got a great program,” Bolton said. “He’s a religious man who believes in a strong foundation. He’s going to win some games.”



http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2007/06/12/georgia_still_i.html

[poodoo]

Reading this article, I suspect Georgia has an excellent chance of landing Mr. Bolton (although I naturally hope that UK, instead, signs Bolton). Bolton notes that Coach Richt is a "religious man," which suggests that matters a lot to him. I do know that Coach Richt is highly respected as a man of strong faith and character, besides as a fine football coach. FWIW. GO CATS!!!

[AndyPopCat]

Clemson extended a scholarship offer to Norcross safety/wide receiver Devonta Bolton Tuesday evening.

Less than 24 hours later, Michigan followed suit.

“They [both] text messaged me and asked me to call them,” Bolton said.

Bolton, who already had offers from Georgia, Florida, Auburn, Kentucky, Georgia Tech, Louisville and South Carolina, said the Tigers and Wolverines have opposite agendas for him.

“Michigan sees me as a strong outside linebacker who can stop the run and drop back in cover,” the 6-foot-4, 222-pound Bolton said.

“Clemson likes me on offense because of my agility, speed and height. I’m usually a mismatch with cornerbacks and linebackers.”

Bolton said he hasn’t ruled out playing football at Georgia or Georgia Tech.

“I love everything about Georgia,” Bolton said. “I love the facilities, program and the coaches. I love the whole environment.”

“And Georgia Tech would be a great place to get my degree and live downtown. They have one of the top schools in my degree, business management.”

Bolton, who plans to visit Florida on July 20, said the Gators’ recent national title won’t sway his decision.

“Winning seasons can fluctuate,” Bolton said. “Florida is a first-class type program, having won a national championship. But that won’t effect my decision at all because you never know who will win the next national championship.”

http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/shared-blogs/ajc/cfbrecruit/entries/2007/06/27/clemson_and_mic.html

[AndyPopCat]

June 28, 2007
Bolton Gets Surprise Offer
By Phil Kornblut

WR Devonta Bolton (6-4 222) of Norcross, GA picked up an offer from Clemson earlier this week. It's an offer Bolton said he was not expecting. "I didn't think it would be coming at all. I didn't know they were interested." Bolton said the offer is a verbal one passed on to him thru his coach. Bolton also was offered recently by Michigan. Among his other offers are USC, Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Boston College, Alabama, Auburn, Virginia Tech, Kentucky, Indiana, Louisville, Florida and Miami. He said he has not narrowed his list.

http://www.goupstate.com/article/20070628/PSPORTS02/70628012/-1/PSPORTS

[AndyPopCat]

Jul. 12 Safety Bolton to tour the Palmetto State

Devonta Bolton plans to drop by Clemson this Saturday and then check out South Carolina the following weekend, according to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

However, the ESPN 150 Watch List prospect has more on his mind than just football. He said, "Basically, it's about my education and what type of impact it will have on my life and future."
Bolton has not yet narrowed his list which still includes the likes of Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Georgia Tech, Kentucky, Louisville, and Michigan.

http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/recruiting/briefingroom?playerId=50093

[poodoo]

However, the ESPN 150 Watch List prospect has more on his mind than just football. He said, "Basically, it's about my education and what type of impact it will have on my life and future." QUOTE
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Mr. Bolton as a young man continues to impress me.

[AndyPopCat]

..."Alabama is definitely still in the running for me. Them, Georgia and Florida are all pretty close right now," said Bolton, who recently added offers from Michigan and Clemson to his ever-growing list of suitors. "I hear from Coach (Kirby) Smart through text messages at least every other day...

http://sports.yahoo.com/ncaaf/news?slug=rivals-140707&prov=rivals&type=story_recruiting

[poodoo]

Thanks for the continued links about Mr. Bolton, Andy. I would surely like for us to at least get him to Lexington for a visit. That might give us a chance because of his obvious interest in education, character, etc. Recruits have praised the UK football program in those areas in the past. Unfortunately, we are obviously behind some other programs at this time. GO CATS!!!