Matawan’s (NJ) mammoth defensive tackle Carl Howard has set two official visits thus far – to Michigan State and Virginia Tech. He will make all five official visits before coming to a decision, and is considering four schools for the final three official visits.

“I’ve set Virginia Tech for December 12th and Michigan State for December 19th,” said the 6-6, 290 pound Howard in regards to official visits. “Those are the only ones that I have confirmed. I’m thinking about NC State, Rutgers, Miami (FL), and Pitt for my last three. I’m definitely going to take all five visits.”

All except for Miami (FL) have offered. The Hurricanes would like to see the scores from his last SAT test before deciding whether or not to offer.

Virginia Tech appears to be in good position for Howard. Three schools are ahead of the rest before he makes his official visits, however the charismatic Howard would not state who all his top three were.

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