'10 SC DT/DE Brandon Willis (Official Offer)

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Ht: 6-foot-4
Wt: 250 lbs
Forty: 4.8 secs
Bench max: 290 pounds
Squat max: 470 pounds
Vertical: 30 inches
Class: 2010 (High School)

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From the Clemson site. Brandon took a second visit to Clemson this week with his father, and both came away very impressed. He plans on visiting FSU for camp later this week. Clemson is his early leader, but he take his time and look around.

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Georgia offers rising junior | College recruiting | ajc.com

Defensive end Brandon Willis of Duncan, S.C., ranks Georgia third behind Florida State and Clemson after the Bulldogs made an early offer at the “Dawg Night” prospect camp last weekend.

“I like a lot of things about Georgia. If I come here, I feel like I’ll have a good chance of playing early because of the depth chart,” said Willis, who is a rising junior at Byrnes High, the defending Class AAAA champions.

Willis may have more serious interest in Georgia than he is showing. Last Friday was his third appearance at Georgia camps. He was all smiles after being offered by Georgia coach Mark Richt.

“I guess the third time was a charm,” Willis said with a laugh. “I wasn’t upset about not being offered the other two times. I just became determined to work harder and come better prepared this time, and it paid off.”

Willis is part of star-studded 2010 class at Byrnes, which is headlined by Marcus Lattimore, one of the nation’s top tailbacks. Georgia also has offered a scholarship to wide receiver Ricco Sanders, who will be a rising senior at the school.

The 6-foot-3, 240-pound Willis was difficult to block at camp, exhibiting an explosive first step and veteran-like technique.

Willis said he was surprised and satisfied by finally landing the offer.

“I finally did it, after all that hard work,” he said.

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From the SCPrep site. Corey Miller, Brandon Willis and Marcus Lattimore all went to Tennesse last week and came back with offers.

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Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Clemson, Texas A&M and Florida State are among the schools that have extended an early scholarship offer to Willis. The Tigers have had success recruiting Byrnes in the past (former ESPNU 150 quarterback Willy Korn in the Class of 2007, among others have signed), but Willis is keeping his options open despite the early attention from Clemson.

"Clemson is a good school," he said. "But I am open to all schools. Clemson wants me to commit early, but so do a lot of other schools. I like all of the schools. I like Georgia a lot, too. They put a lot of players in the league with their coaches."

Willis camped at both Clemson and Georgia during the summer and has also visited Florida State unofficially.

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FVSports - The Elite100: Class of 2010

15. Brandon Willis
6'4" / 260 pounds / Defensive Tackle / Byrnes High School / Duncan, South Carolina
Contenders: Florida State, Georgia, Clemson, South Carolina, Tennessee
Scouting Report: One of the less hyped elite juniors in the country. Willis is a relentless and productive pass rusher, but also shows great discipline and instincts against the run. His pop off the ball is on an elite level, Willis just makes a lot of plays against great competition. Has the frame built to excel as a three-shade tackle, but can slide over to strongside end as well. Plays along the same line as Corey Miller and some other good players, so Willis doesn't have to see the constant double teams that some other guys do. Explosion and versatility are what truly define his value. Has the cliched non-stop motor that allows him to be a true three-down defensive lineman, and increases his value as such. Has that Justin Tuck-esque versatility that programs are increasingly looking for.