In-State schools making 2022 Atlanta RB feel like a priority

NEW ORLEANS —

Quintavious Lockett is a running back at Douglas High in Atlanta that saw his recruitment take off his freshman year. The 6-foot, 220 pound sophomore rushed for 2,100 yards and scored 34 touchdowns last season and the in-state schools have taken notice.

Both Georgia and Georgia Tech have offered and he has already spent time in Athens and Atlanta this year.

IN HIS OWN WORDS

"I visited Georgia in January and I was at Georgia Tech last week for one of their practices," said Lockett. "Both schools are recruiting me hard and making me feel important.

"At Georgia Tech, I got to sit in on a meeting, spend more time with the coaches and take in the knowledge they give the players. I have been there twice and they are coming at me strong.

"What I like most about Georgia Tech is their coaches and that it's in the city I live in. It is close to home, it is my hometown school and it would be great to play there.

"I have been to Georgia four or five times and they are coming at me major strong. Coach McGee really likes me and I spent a lot of time with him the last time I was there. He is always showing me attention, coach Kirby Smart shows major love and I like the whole staff there.

"Georgia is RBU, so for me, as a running back, that stands out. They have a lot of history at running back."

RIVALS REACTION

Lockett grew up a Georgia fan, and he is high on the Bulldogs, but the Yellow Jackets have his attention too. It is still very early in his recruitment and there is not one school on top right now, but the in-state schools are on his mind. Lockett said Alabama, South Carolina and Florida State are the other schools recruiting him at the same level as the in-state schools at this time. He is nowhere near a decision at this time.