Four-star running back Asa Martin just moved a little closer to his top school for his senior season as he's headed to IMG Academy in Bradenton, Fla. He just took a visit to his top college choice in Gainesville this past weekend and came away impressed with the staff and facilities. There was one coach in particular that he really liked because of his history with guys at his position as he told 247Sports.
"Florida is my leader right now. I have a really good relationship with Coach [Ja'Juan] Seider. The way he produces running backs, at West Virginia he had four straight go to the NFL, and that's a big part. I think I can go in and make an early impact too."
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The 6'0", 193-pound back has 20 offers from schools and has said that he plans on visiting Auburn and Michigan before settling on a school. However, it sounds like the Gators are in good shape and it looks like the Seider hire is clearly paying off already.
Martin is ranked as the No. 9 running back and No. 7 player in the state of Alabama by 247Sports. The 247 crystal ball gives him a 60 percent chance to land with the Gators and 20 percent shot each with Ole Miss and Auburn. He also holds offers from Baylor, Georgia, LSU, Oklahoma and Oregon among others.
Here's some of his highlights:
