IN HIS OWN WORDS
"I'm trying to commit before the end of the month but I want to take this step by step," Hazel said. "I have a top seven of Maryland, Virginia Tech, West Virginia, Tennessee, Alabama, Michigan, and Ole Miss.
"My most recent visit was to Alabama and coming off that visit I'd say they're in the lead but I'm still being patient and want to make sure I pick the right spot," he said. "I'm thinking about the love they bring to the table, if I feel comfortable, and if I feel like it's the right place for me.
"My best coaching relationship is with coach Aazaar at Maryland," said Hazel. "He's my guy forever. My favorite position coaches are coach Carrier from West Virginia and coach Gattis at Alabama.
"I'm trying to get a visit in to Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Michigan but we'll see," he said. "I'm going to take my official visits for games this fall."
RIVALS' REACTION
Hazel has always hoped to get his commitment in prior to the season starting but it could be tricky. It sounds like he wants to go to Alabama but there are limited receiver spots left in the Crimson Tide's recruiting class. If Hazel hits the season still uncommitted, it could really benefit schools like West Virginia, Virginia Tech, and Maryland. Ole Miss, Tennessee, and Michigan could become bigger factors in Hazel's recruitment if they get him on campus for visits.
