Georgia and South Florida, respectively, kicked things into gear this morning by dishing out the initial offers to Johnnie Brown, who recently relocated across town to Tampa (Fla.) Middleton.
Brown, who measures in at a compact 6-foot-2, 245 pounds, is just a freshman with additional offers expected to pour in over the next year.
"It feels like a relief," Brown said. "Now, I can work even harder to get to the next level so I can be able to make it to college."
This morning's offer from coach Charlie Strong and USF provides Brown with the opportunity to stay put in Hillsborough County for college.
"Oh, man, the Bulls, I can't even explain the love I have for them," Brown said. "They have great coaches and great students from what I've heard from Bentlee (Sanders).
"He said it makes you feel like you moved away from everything, and that they help you focus."
Brown, a national recruit who will eventually be tagged with four stars on Scout, has no visits scheduled at this time.