Leon McQuay Recruiting Updates

When watching Leon McQuay on tape, the first thing that stands out is his range. McQuay covers a lot of field in a hurry and finds his way from one side of the field to the other. He can play cornerback if needed because he’s able to defend wide receivers one-on-one thanks to his long arms and ability to drape on the receiver. McQuay also has the instincts to go after the football when he’s draped in coverage and try to make a play on the ball and give himself as many opportunities for interceptions as possible.

However, his future is almost certainly positioned at safety, where he’s tall, instinctive and quick to the ball. McQuay has great roaming skills and a good idea as to where the football is going, and always seems to be in position to make quick hits when ball-carriers come near. This is true not only in pass coverage but also in run support, when McQuay is often called upon to make the hit in open field. McQuay makes good reads, is sound and fundamental in his technique and runs his man down.

Out of Seffner (Fla.) Armwood High School, McQuay is a great cover safety with cornerback range. At 6’2, he has excellent length and instincts. He is a consensus four-star recruit.

There was some scuttlebutt throughout the week regarding McQuay’s ability to enroll early. Michigan and Florida State had approved him for early enrollment. Vanderbilt followed, and the question remained regarding USC’s stance on the issue.

Top uncommitted safety recruit Leon McQuay III will make his college announcement Friday during the Under Armour All-America game between Oregon, Michigan, Vanderbilt, Florida State and USC.

McQuay is a four or five-star safety (depending on service) out of Seffner (Fla.) Armwood High School, which is located in the greater Tampa area. McQuay has tremendous cornerback-like range in the body of a coverage safety. He dominated the seven-on-seven circuit this summer, and had fantastic junior and senior seasons.

Clemson comes to Tallahassee this weekend and it will be a huge opportunity for the Seminoles both on and off the field, as many the nation’s top recruits will be in town. Here are five headliners.

It starts with Texas commitment A’Shawn Robinson, a massive defensive tackle out of Fort Worth (Texas) Arlington Heights High School. This was a bit of a surprise, and that he took the official visit shows he is interested in the Seminoles.

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Leon McQuay III of Seffner (Fla.) Armwood High School is rated as one of the better defensive backs in the country. He is a consensus four-star recruit and holds more than 20 offers. After working out in anticipation of pool play during the Gridiron Kings event, McQuay spoke with SB Nation about where his recruitment stands.

The star safety recently changed up his top three schools, removing Michigan and adding Florida State to Vanderbilt and USC.