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Its the same as a high schooler who commits to college before his senior year. You commit early to "lock in" your spot. He just stated his intent for the future.

Absolutely, a big man that had offers from some big-time programs. If he has a decent offensive game, he is exactly what this team is missing.

It looks like he has already committed to a lower level school for this season. Maybe a signing for next year? He is also quoted as going to Mott College in this article from July Edit: totally missed that he mentions Mott in his tweet. I still don't think he would be eligible for Akron this season and is probably playing for Mott for one year.

It sounds like he did win a #1 spot, though maybe not the one you expected.

Nate Oats has turned down one big payday. I think there is a really good chance he stays.

West Virginia's main conference (Big 12) does not sponsor men's soccer... The SEC also does not have men's soccer, hence Kentucky previously being in the MAC as well. Would have taken you 5 seconds to look up.

List of Signees: Adetutu Daranijo: DB from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, FL Michael Scott: OLB from Iowa Western Community College and Tallahasse, FL Jordan Daniels: OL from North Mecklinburg High School in Huntersville, NC Jarred Uran: LB from La Salle High School in Cincinatti, OH Caleb Herring: OL from St. Edward High School in Lakewood, OH Corey Thomas Jr.: DB from Penn Hills High School in Pittsburgh, PA Bryce Wilson: DL from Parkview High School in Lilburn, GA Randy Cochran: DB from Norcross High School in Norcross, GA AJ Watts: DB from Carver High School in Columbus, GA Owen Murphy: OL from St. Ignatius High School in Cleveland, OH Zach Gibson: QB from Johns Creek High School in Alpharetta, GA Kyle Romenick: P from Fort Mill High School in Fort Mill, SC Daniel Lavelle: DL from Mary Persons High School in Forsyth, GA Michael Mathison: WR from Newton High School in Covington, GA Keyshawn Swanson: DB from West Florida High School in Pensacola, FL Xavior Gray: OL from Jackson High School in Massillon, OH Tyson Mcdonald: DB from Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Corona, CA Quevan Lawson: LB from Turner County High School in Ashburn, GA Kevin Walls: WR from Westlake High School in Westlake, OH Demetrick Watts: LB from Humboldt State University in Riverside, CA Peter Hayes-Patrick: RB from Winter Park High School in Orlando, FL Kyshad Mack: DB from Massillon Washington High School in Massillon, OH Julian Richardson: LB from Westover High School in Albany, GA