Clemson To Get 23rd Commitment

by TigerNet Staff - Thu Dec 16 22:53:17 GMT-04:00 2004

Demerick Chancellor - Athlete
Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Hometown: Miami, FL (Edison HS) Class: 2005

ESPN: NR

Clemson assistant coaches David Blackwell and Burton Burns had an impressive in-home visit with athlete Demerick Chancellor of Miami, FL tonight. Chancellor told us tonight that he plans on committing to Clemson when he speaks to Blackwell next.

The visit marked the end of a long day for both coaches. Earlier today we chatted with Avery Vogt of Coral Reef High School according to his high school coach. Vogt is committed to N.C. State but Clemson will get a visit from him on January 28th. Also today we were told NC State assistant Doc Holliday is leaving NC State to go to Florida on Urban Meyers staff.

Burns was in Virginia at Fork Union Military School meeting with Clemson commitments Phillip Merling, Durrel Barry and Elsmore Gabriel. All three remain firmly committed to Clemson.

Burns flew to Miami today and the Clemson coaches impressed Chancellor. “I was really impressed with coach Burns,” said Chancellor. “ I have known coach Blackwell for a long time and he calls me all of the time. He is a great guy. But tonight coach Burns was nice to get to know. Coach Burns really made a good first impression on me. He only comes to visit the backs that he really feels can play for him.”

“I have been to Rutgers and Syracuse. I was supposed to visit Tennessee this weekend but I am going to cancel that. I am also going to cancel my Florida visit for January. I will visit Clemson on January 14th,” said the South Florida product.

“I have been leaning to Clemson for a long time. I am going to cancel my visit to Tennessee and commit to Clemson the next time I talk to coach Blackwell,” Chancellor added.

“They impressed me with their academics. The coaches explained things to me. My mom really understood what they have planned for me. It is not a big school environment and I like the fact that I could concentrate on school,” the speedster said.

“Another reason I like it is because I have a lot of family up there.”

Chancellor is scheduled to be our guest on "The Overdrive" Friday afternoon.