In an astonishing move, California-native four-star QB Brevin White has defected to the Ivy League’s Princeton football despite major offers.
California-based quarterback Brevin White is a standout athlete. In fact, 247Sports has him as the No. 302 overall recruit in the 2018 class, and he is the 39th-ranked recruit in the state of California.
The 6-foot-2, 181-pound QB is ranked No. 11 in 247Sports list of pro-style quarterbacks. In addition, he also graces the ESPN Top 300. White had scholarship offers from some major FBS programs, including Washington, Auburn, Tennessee, Utah and Arizona State.
White’s older brother, Brady, is currently a quarterback at Arizona State, so perhaps it’s understandable that Brevin didn’t choose the Sun Devils. Competition for play time in the family circle might make the family holiday dinners a wee bit awkward.
Most of the recruiting experts opined that White would choose Washington State, but they were sorely mistaken. Not only did White choose an East-coast school, he didn’t even choose an FBS program.
In an interview with ESPN, White gave them his take on it: “Princeton is an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up. I wanted a school that was strong in football and academically. It is the perfect mix in my eyes. They won the Ivy League last year, and Coach Surace has something special over there. They’re a winning program, and all of the football aspects make sense. Not to mention you’re getting the best education while playing the sport you love. It is something I want to be a part of, and I couldn’t let it pass me by.”
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White’s choice is an intelligent one, if a bit surprising. Committing to an Ivy League school will ensure that White gets a top-notch education, but it also means that he won’t get a scholarship, as Ivy League programs don’t give scholarships to athletes.
Obviously White is more than just a talented athlete — Princeton requires that all students comply with their stringent academic standards. I’m sure that the Princeton coach is jumping for joy –White’s commitment is a major coup for the Tigers.