Rivals100 DB Tyson Campbell knows four that will make top five

With Plantation (Fla.) American Heritage's season under way, Rivals100 defensive back Tyson Campbell is trying to keep his focus on the field by narrowing his focus off it.

IN HIS OWN WORDS…

"Right now I'm trying to cut down to a short list so I can just focus on them," Campbell said. "Other than that it's really focusing on the season and probably make a decision after the season.

"I plan on making a top five in a couple weeks.," he said. "After that I'll probably cut into three and those will be my three finalists. Miami, Alabama, Ohio State, and Georgia will make my cut.

"At Alabama, coach Saban and coach Ansley and I talk on an almost daily basis," said Campbell. "I talked to coach Saban pretty recently and I feel like their situation being pretty low on defensive backs is pretty good for me. With my size, I feel like I can really produce at the University of Alabama.

"It would be great just stay at home and play at Miami in front of my parents," he said. "I know the coaches well over there. Coach Rumph used to coach me so I have a really great relationship with him. Sometimes I feel like it would be great to play near home and sometimes I feel like I would want to get away. So that's what my decision will come down to.

"The relationship I have with coach Tucker, coach Smart, and coach Coley at Georgia is great," Campbell said. "Ever since I took to visit they really made it clear that they want me. They're one of the schools offer me. It was during my sophomore year. That was something I really pay attention to.

"Ohio State is a great school," he said. "Coach Coombs, with the defensive backs that he's producing and the three-years-and-out and potentially being a first-rounder, that's something I could see myself doing. I could graduate with my degree in three years, if my grades are right, and potentially be a first round pick.

"I'm thinking about a December decision," said Campbell. "It could be at an all-star game but I'm not sure about that. I might want to do it my own way."

RIVALS' REACTION

Campbell is a phenomenal prospect and it is very clear why some of the nation's top programs have made him a priority. With these four schools set to make his top five, Clemson, Florida, and Florida State will have to kick it up a notch to stay in the race. It's hard to peg a favorite here and Campbell maintains his recruitment is still open. Expect official visits to play a big factor here.