Former Mauldin (S.C.) star offensive tackle Jonathan McLaughlin is getting close to making his college choice. East Carolina, Virginia, and Virginia Tech are the three primary contenders, but Miami is making a late push and the 6'4", 288-pound postgraduate prospect is interested in exploring the option.
"I've been talking to [Miami assistant coach Paul] Williams a lot. I'm trying to visit sometime before New Year's, but if not I will make my decision before January. If I don't visit, I'll decide from [East Carolina, Virginia, and Virginia Tech]," McLaughlin said.