Kain Daub recruiting update: top linebacker prospect wide open

Kain Daub, a linebacker prospect from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville (Fla.), committed to the Florida State Seminoles Friday night, according to a report. He chose FSU over offers from Alabama North Carolina, Miami, Auburn, Oregon, Ohio State, Florida, Southern Cal and South Carolina. Daub was briefly committed to LSU in the summer of 2012 before opening up his recruitment in November.

Here’s what Daub told the Times Union:

Kain Daub, a linebacker prospect from Sandalwood High School in Jacksonville (Fla.), is one of the top players at his position in the class of 2014, which has led to plenty of attention from the nation’s top programs. He committed to LSU last summer, but re-opened his recruitment in November. Now he’s looking at Alabama, North Carolina, Florida State, Miami and Auburn, among others. He also has offers from the likes of Oregon, Ohio State, Florida, Southern Cal and South Carolina.

Daub, who is listed at 6’3 and 227 pounds, is considered a four-star prospect by Scout and Rivals. He is rated a five-star prospect and the No. 12 overall player in his class by 247Sports, which is significantly higher than the No. 60 overall ranking granted by Rivals. Scout lists aggressiveness, instincts and tackling technique among his strengths.