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6-6, 315-pound OT/DL Vinston Painter , rated the #1 prospect in the state in TSL’s Pre-Summer Top 30, has whittled his long list of schools to five. And this time it seems to be a final five. The Maury (Norfolk, VA) star is happy to have his list narrowed and continues to be focused towards his senior season.

“I have cut it down to five,” Painter said. “There is Virginia Tech, Florida, Georgia, Miami and Penn State.”

Virginia Tech and Florida continue to be the top two schools and Painter says they remain “even at the top.” He discussed how the other three programs were able to make the top five.

“I didn’t really get to visit all of those schools, so it was just from talking to the coaches,” Painter said. “Those are the main coaches I talk to most frequently. I’ve gotten a chance to know the coaches and I got a good feeling from them.”

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