Legitimate Curtis Grant update..

I do actually have a source close to Curtis Grant and I do not think it hurts anything to pass along the following information.

Curtis is indeed exploring his options at this point.  While the door is not completely closed on Ohio State, Curtis does not really have a desire to play for a heavily sanctioned program that could lose bowl game appearances or have other constant issues with the NCAA.  Because of this, Curtis is taking time with his family and his coaches to make sure his options are open.  As of today, they are still in the information gathering process, trying to determine the exact details of what he is allowed to do via the NCAA and also what requirements Ohio St. would try to make upon releasing him from his LOI, or if they are even willing to do so.

Virginia would absolutely be a serious player in Grant's recruitment were it opened back up.  It would be similar to the Justin Anderson situation in the fact that UVA ended the race a close second to Ohio St, and of all the coaches that were after Grant, London has the best relationship with him, and they have a mutual respect for each other.  So naturally, Grant would reach out to London and company if he becomes available.  I will pass along this nugget that you can take for what it is worth.. my source that is close to the situation believes at this point that Curtis will most likely end up playing football at the University of Virginia.

I am not ready to go that far because the situation is fluid.  Make no mistake about it, Curtis Grant loved Ohio State.  I do not rule out the possibility that officials there are able to sway him into staying.  But here is what I will confirm.  It is far from a lock that he will remain committed to Ohio State, and from my sources point of view, it is actually unlikely.  Furthermore, if and when he is granted a release from his LOI, Virginia is the clear cut favorite to land his services.  The source goes as far as to say he believes that is where Grant is will ultimately put on a jersey.

I am not asking you to take this as gospel, but this is a very credible source.  With any recruiting situation, things can change in a heart beat.  I was able to confirm the Grant to Ohio State commitment long before the press conference, so hopefully that gives me a little bit of credibility.  Grant is smart kid with a good head on his shoulders, so he and his family will be thorough in this process as they were in the last.

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