Many recruits prefer to commit before their senior season begins in an attempt to eliminate distractions. Three-star linebacker Jazzmar Clax (Freehold, N.J./Freehold Boro) is taking the opposite approach."I want to get as many offers as possible, see what comes in and then do what's best for me and my family," Clax said. "I don't want to rush and commit to a school and then decommit. In college football it's all about being comfortable. It's also about playing time."Although it has been reported that Clax has a Rutgers offer, he said his only offers are from Arizona State, Minnesota and Temple.Clax, a 6-foot, 239-pound rising senior, also has drawn interest from what he called 'borderline schools." That group includes Boston College, Connecticut, Miami, Maryland, Michigan State, Oregon State, Stanford and Syracuse."I talk to each school frequently," Clax said. "A lot of schools, like Stanford and BC, want to see senior film. Maryland said they would offer before the end of the summer."BC told me they're gonna come see me play [next season]. I gotta tear it up when they come."Although he is being recruiting primarily to play inside linebacker, some schools like Clax as a power running back as well. He said Syracuse wants him to play fullback.Clax said he's hoping to land an offer from Miami. First-year Hurricanes coach Al Golden has strong ties to New Jersey. Golden grew up in Colts Neck, and graduated (and coached) at Red Bank Catholic.Clax said he doesn't plan to attend any camps this summer."At this point I think schools know if they want to offer, and the ones that don't know want to see some senior film," he said. "Schools like what they like. I can only do my best and take it day by day."Mass. appeal
Two Massachusetts recruits gave verbal commitments last weekend. Three-star lineman Eric Olson (Sudbury, Mass./Buckingham, Browne & Nichols) committed to Northwestern, and linebacker Tim Joy committed to Boston College. Olson is the state's No. 2-rated prospect.