Commentary
RB Clay attracting national attention
San Diego star bringing spotlight to West Coast recruits
Originally Published: May 6, 2009
By
Jc Shurburtt | Scouts Inc.
It's been a busy time for running back Brennan Clay (San Diego, Calif./Scripps Ranch). Aided by an impressive performance at the Los Angeles Nike Football Training Camp in April, interest in the speedy back has risen during the spring evaluation period.
"Recruiting has picked up a ton with all of the coaches coming by the school to check up on me," Clay said. "They can't really talk to me, but they are all trying to get that look at me and get the inside scoop from my coaches. I have been focused on school and running track right now, though."
Clay does not publicly name a leader, but one program that could have the inside track is Michigan, which signed quarterback Tate Forcier out of Scripps Ranch in the Class of 2009. Forcier is already in Ann Arbor, participated in spring practice and currently is competing for the Wolverines' starting job.
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