” He decided to select the University of Florida Gators,” McMillons papa, Darrin, told 247Sports. The campus, city, sights, etc, just felt. He liked the design of the campus academically, its extremely advantageous to the football centers and school housing.”
After launching his leading 5, McMillon made trips to Texas A&M, Florida and Virginia Tech to tour the campuses and get a feel for the design of each.
Coaches were unable to explore Donovan McMillon around Floridas campus, a trip to school last month proved enlightening and advantageous.
So after the cutting his list to 5 schools on June 1, the Canonsburg (Pa.) Peters Township safety made his choice Saturday, and committed to the Gators.
” He chose to pick the University of Florida Gators,” McMillons dad, Darrin, told 247Sports. “Once we arrived in Gainesville, Donovan seemed like there was a weight took off his shoulders. The school, city, sights, and so on, simply felt right. He loved the layout of the campus academically, its really useful to the football facilities and school housing.”
VIP: Analysis of what Donovan McMillon brings to Floridas defense
The 6-foot-2, 193-pound McMillon likewise had Texas A&M, Virginia Tech, Oklahoma and Oregon as his finalists. After launching his top five, McMillon made journeys to Texas A&M, Florida and Virginia Tech to visit the schools and get a feel for the layout of each. He did not make journeys to Oklahoma nor Oregon.
And not only did McMillon like the ambiance he got while at Florida, its mix of academics and SEC football were also important in his decision.
” This is one of the only schools in the country thats ranked in the top 10 academically and athletically,” McMillon said. “Coach (Dan) Mullen and his staff have continued to be exceptional during this recruiting process.
“( Oklahoma) coach Lincoln Riley, (Oregon) coach (Mario) Cristobal, (Texas A&M) coach Jimbo Fisher and (Virginia Tech) coach (Justin) Fuente made this decision really tough. These head coaches, together with their personnels, have actually been terrific throughout this recruiting process and I want them absolutely nothing but the very best. Special thanks to them for recruiting and taking a possibility on me.”
McMillon is the No. 7 security and the No. 145 prospect in 247Sports rankings.
The relationships throughout the entire training staff likewise contribute in the choice.
“( Mullens) defensive personnel of protective planner Todd Grantham and securities coach Ron English have taken exactly where they see Donovan playing in that top notch secondary,” his dad stated. “Their coaching style and strategy remains in lock step of what myself and fellow co-DC Troy Grunseth impart in our defense at the high school level.
” They really wish to utilize Donovans characteristics at the strong security position (intense dealing with abilities, football acumen, distinct coverage abilities, combination of size-speed-length) to their advantage.”
What likewise played a huge part in the decision is what is around Floridas school. McMillons grandparents live two hours away from the Gainesville campus, and that become a considerable part of his recruitment.
” That really implies a lot to him,” the older McMillon stated. “Even though hes a Pennsylvania kid, hes constantly wished to play in warm weather. Playing in Florida solves that issue. “
