Recruiting Update on 4-star ATH Raymond Woodie III

After speaking with Raymond Woodie III recently, the Florida State University School standout told me he is primarily focused on Louisville, California, FSU, and Arkansas right now but doesn't have a time frame for a commitment.

It can be said this is an unofficial top-four.

With Louisville, he says he’s closest with linebacker's coach Ryan Beard and recruiting coordinator Richard Owens from the Cardinals' staff. Beard makes sense because he played under Woodie's father at WKU.

"Coach Beard stays in touch with me all the time and coach Owens keeps it real," said Woodie.

If he returns to Louisville on his own dime (he already took an official visit to Louisville this Summer) that will be very telling. He did tell me he plans to get back up to Louisville for a game this fall.

He also mentioned that he hears from Louisville commits in the 2019 class the most, followed by Cal commits. He is currently planning an official visit to Cal. California is also very intriguing to Woodie and he likes the academic prowess of the school.

Of course, FSU looms heavy because his father coaches there but he doesn't seem to be a lock at the moment, but many close to the FSU program think he is leaning toward the 'Noles. That being said, I got the impression from our conversation he is very open at the moment. He also said he will "probably" take an official to FSU. If he doesn't FSU fans shouldn't worry as he is very familiar with the school and its football program.

The other school heavily in the mix is Arkansas. He is also working on figuring out when to take an official visit, which will take place during the season for a game. He doesn't have anything finalized at the moment.

Training for the season and two-a-day practices are his main priority right now but he will have things figured out soon.