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I am downgrading D.C. to a soft verbal for the meantime, until these comments can be verified.

PolkOnline.com: Local Sports

D.C. Jefferson has a good idea of where he wants to play college football next season, but the quarterback isn't ready to make it official, contrary to media reports.

"At the time, I felt like that was where I wanted to be, but now I did some second-guessing of my decision based on my family getting to see me play," Jefferson said.

Winter Haven opens its season Friday in the Kickoff Classic at home against Ridge with Jefferson under center. The three-year starter has thrown for a combined 2,000 yards and 20 touchdowns the past two seasons, leading the Blue Devils to the postseason.

Jefferson said he will visit both schools after the year and then make a commitment decision at a later date. He said Rutgers' recent success - an 11-2 season in 2006 topped off by a 37-10 win over Kansas State in the Texas Bowl - played a big part in his decision.

"They're a rising program," Jefferson said.

The Tigers also are coming off an 11-2 year and a 41-14 win in the Sugar Bowl over Notre Dame.

"LSU is just a good team that would give me a chance to play," Jefferson said. "They have a good pro-style offense that gets you ready for the next level."

At 6-foot-6, 240 pounds, Jefferson often draws comparisons to former LSU quarterback and 2007 No. 1 NFL draft pick JaMarcus Russell.

"I get those comparisons wherever I go, not just at LSU," Jefferson said.

Blue Devils coach Charlie Tate said he understands that recruiting can be complex process, but he hopes Jefferson eventually makes a commitment he will stand by come Signing Day in February.

"The process is a little bigger than it should be," Tate said. "He's human, and he's gotten caught up in it a little bit. He got pressured into telling somebody something and didn't want to let them down. He still very much would like some more options."