ESPNU 150 DT John Atkins (Thomson, Ga./Thomson) will make his decision between Georgia, Georgia Tech, Auburn, Clemson and Florida next Friday at 8 a.m. ET."I am looking for early playing time and want to pick a place where I feel comfortable," Atkins said. "I want to feel like I am at home and I want to pick a real team."Here are his thoughts on his five finalists:"Georgia was always the home town school," Atkins said. "I liked them a lot growing up and wanted to play for them.""Another childhood favorite team for me was Clemson.""Georgia Tech is a school I have visited four or five times already. I am going there again this weekend. I like to go hang out with the guys and the coaches are very cool.""On my visit to Auburn I really felt at home. It's a comfortable place to me and they are rolling right now.""Florida is a school that has won a lot. I know it's a program that I would really like to play for. That's the one school I have not seen yet."Atkins, who spent most of his football playing days as an offensive lineman, said he's improving a great deal as a defensive tackle."First, I have improved my leadership skills," Atkins said. "And now, as a defensive tackle, I use my hands a lot better than I did. Another strength of mine is getting down the line of scrimmage. Sometimes that can be a little hard because of the double teams."Atkins, 6-4 and 295 pounds, is the No. 11 rated defensive tackle and the No. 122 ranked prospect in the ESPNU 150.