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          On The Trail

          UA jersey tour: Deontay Anderson

          • Erik McKinney, ESPN Staff WriterOct 27, 2015, 08:10 PM
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          The Under Armour All-America Game jersey tour sponsored by American Family Insurance stopped by Manvel (Texas) High School to officially welcome Deontay Anderson to the game.

          "It's a blessing," Anderson said. "It's a dream come true. I've been thinking about this ever since I was little."

          Anderson, the nation's No. 2 safety, has been one of the most sought-after prospects in this class and his recruitment is only going to ramp up over the next few months as he heads toward a signing day decision. The 6-foot-1, 202-pound safety said he will wait until January to take his official visits, when he will trip to Texas, Texas A&M, Ole Miss and LSU, in that order.

          "I'm going to take it all in, see what fits me and I'll know," Anderson said of taking several trips close together and right before making a commitment.

          Anderson said playing time, the strength of the degree and the environment of the school will play significant roles in his decision and that his decision will come down to those four programs he plans to visit.

          Seven questions with Deontay Anderson:

          What is your earliest football memory?

          "When I was two or three, or somewhere around there, I used to run around the house. I would fold clothes and stuff them in like they were football pads."

          Who are you looking forward to playing with or against at the UA game?

          "There are a lot of great athletes down there and I'm excited to play with and against all of them."

          What football player did you idolize growing up?

          "Deion Sanders."

          If you could start a team with any 2016 recruit, who would it be?

          "Greg Little, my best friend."

          If you could take on any professional athlete in their sport, who would it be?

          "Usain Bolt. I won state in the 200, so I think I got it."

          Is there a reason you wear your number (1)?

          "I want to be the best. That's basically it."

          What is something most people might not know about you?

          "I love Welch's fruit snacks. I can eat a whole box in a day, easy."