Marshall Football: Multiple Official Visits Scheduled this Weekend

Marshall University’s football coaching staff is hosting a number of prospect on official visits this weekend. Here is a rundown of who you can expect in Huntington.

1) Da’Wan Hunte, Defensive Back, Miami Central High School

Hailing from the same high school program that produced Marshall standouts Rakeem Cato and Tommy Shuler, defensive back Da’Wan Hunte is a big time prospect. Hunte committed to N.C. State over the summer but, Tom O’Brien’s departure re-opened his recruitment. At this time Marshall is Hunte’s only official visit before national signing day.

2) D’Andre Wilson, Defensive Back, Myrtle Beach High School

The 22^nd best football prospect in the state of South Carolina according to 247Sports.com, D’Andre Wilson joins Hunte as defensive backs visiting the Thundering Herd this weekend. Wilson also has scholarship offers from N.C. State, Missouri, and Mississippi.

3) Mykal Moody, Athlete, Conway High School

Although he played quarterback at South Carolina’s Conway High School, major college programs are recruiting Mykal Moody as a wide receiver or defensive back at the next level. Moody also has scholarship offers from two SEC programs, Kentucky and Mississippi.  

4) Akeem Jones, Quarterback, Miami Carol City Senior High School

A talented dual threat quarterback, Akeem Jones passed for 1,516 yards and 16 touchdowns during his senior season at Miami Carol City High School. He is scheduled to visit Clemson next week although, Marshall is currently in the lead for Jones services.