ESPN West recruiting Blog

Posted by Greg Biggins

Defensive lineman George Uko (Chino, Calif./Don Lugo) has been close to making his college commitment several different times this year. The tackle has put off the decision for various reasons, but has now decided on a firm announcement date.

"I just got selected to the Under Armour All-American game (January 2) and I'm going to make my announcement there," Uko said. "I'm pretty excited about it and looking forward to competing out there.

"I'll still be able to get in all my visits in and I just have one more to set right now. Oregon is (Nov. 13) when they play Arizona State and USC is set for (Nov. 27) when they host UCLA.

"LSU just offered me last week and I'm going to set a visit there as well. Oklahoma is probably out right now. I've already been to Cal and that was a great trip. USC is my leader right now, but I'm going to take my visits still and see where the best fit for me is, both football wise and socially as well."

Burnett still deciding on two more

Linebacker Victor Burnett (Culver City, Calif./Culver City) has set up two more official visits, but needs to make a decision on what his final two will be.

Burnett is a true inside linebacker and a four-year starter for the Centaurs. He had an amazing 182 tackles as a junior.

On the recruiting front, Burnett has already visited Washington and will take two more trips later this month.

"I have Arizona set for (Oct. 16) and Oklahoma for (Oct. 30)," Burnett said. "I'm definitely planning to take all five of my trips, but I haven't decided on where those last two visits will be yet.

"I'm considering West Virginia, Nebraska and Arizona State for the last two trips. Right now, I really don't know where I'm going, I like all three schools and they have all been recruiting me really hard this whole year."

Burnett said he's still open among his favorites and doesn't have a leader at the moment.

"Everyone is even right now," Burnett said. "Once I take my visits, I'll have a better idea of where I'll fit in best. Until then, I really can't compare any of the schools because I haven't seen them all. I love it at Washington but I think I'll probably love all my visits so it's going to be a really tough decision for me."