Wilson No Longer a Cardinal

Miami Northwestern offensive lineman Torrian Wilson made a verbal commitment to Stanford back in September. Today, six weeks until signing day, the 6-foot-4, 295-pounder opened up his recruitment with a simple text message reading, “I just decommitted from Stanford.”

Wilson later gave a reason why he is no longer a Cardinal.

“Right now for my parents, it’s too far for them for me to go,” said Wilson. “I’m looking for a place that’s a little closer.”

A little closer, as in Michigan, Tennessee, and USF, the three schools Wilson says are his top choices, but he is not giving an edge to any.

“That was just a top three. There is no order.”

Right now, each of his three favorites most likely will be getting official visits in January, along with a visit to see an old Stanford assistant.

“I already went to Colorado State. I’m going to Tennessee, Michigan, Western Kentucky, and probably USF.”

Western Kentucky is a bit of a surprise, but Willie Taggart, during his time at Stanford, was the lead recruiter for Wilson and Taggart is now the head coach for the Hilltoppers. Another surprise may have been the omission of the hometown Miami Hurricanes.

“I talked to Coach McGriff last week,” said Wilson. “He was just telling me that they are still interested and they still want me to come to their school and be part of the UM program. Right now, Miami is not really in my top right now. I just want to get away, I don’t want to be at home, and Miami is home.”

Wilson’s plan is to delay any announcement of where he plans to sign until February 3rd.

“Signing day, I’m waiting until signing day.”

Until then, Wilson is focused on the Under Armour All-American Game January 2nd and the practices leading up to the game.

“I feel it’s good (to play in the game), gets me prepared for college, going against the best in the nation. I just can’t wait, I’m going to be excited and I’m going to bring my all.”

Wilson who missed much of the year with a knee injury says he is fully healthy and ready to compete on the field.

“I’m back to normal, I’m back to myself again. I’ve been doing my normal routine before I got hurt, running, sprints, back peddling, shuffling, squats, working out on it.”