Although he is just finishing up his freshman year at Hylton High School (Woodbridge, VA), running back Ricky Slade already has a lot to think about in terms of college.

Miami and Michigan State represent Slade’s most recent scholarship offers. Clemson, Maryland, North Carolina, Ohio State, Penn State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and Virginia Tech, among others, have offered as well. Slade doesn’t plan on committing until his senior year of high school; he did, however, recently mention three schools that have captured his attention at this point.

“UNC, Penn State and South Carolina,” Slade answered when asked if he had an early favorites.

“I like their offenses, their running back coaches. I went up to Penn State for their Spring Game. It was good. I went to South Carolina a couple months ago, and I went to UNC a couple months ago.”

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