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Big-time offers pouring in for Newsome's Conor O'Neal

As recently as two weeks ago, Newsome DT/OL Conor O'Neal had one Division I-A scholarship offer. Now, he has several.

In fact, it's safe to say O'Neal is no longer a sleeper.

During the past few days, the 6-foot-3, 295-pound senior standout has picked up offers from Boston College, Buffalo, Michigan State and Wisconsin to go along with N.C. State, which offered several weeks ago. Additionally, I-AA Georgia Southern offered, too.

"He's excited," Newsome coach Kenneth Hiscock said. "But at the same time, he's level-headed."

O'Neal will visit Wisconsin on Friday. He has yet to schedule any other trips.

O'Neal is Newsome's first big-time recruit, Hiscock said.

"It's real exciting for Newsome," Hiscock said. "It's putting us on the map. It's not only great for Conor, but for the school in general."

O'Neal played in the county's East-West all-star game last weekend at Raymond James Stadium. He was "awesome" in that contest, Hiscock said.