Watts names four leaders

Craig Watts has lined up his first official visit, and the four-star cornerback prospect from St. Petersburg (Fla.) Admiral Farragut Academy is in the process of lining up more trips.

"I plan to take all five official visits," Watts said. "I have one of them scheduled already. I am taking an official visit to Arizona on Oct. 23 and I am planning to schedule official visits with Wisconsin, Colorado and Indiana."

Watts confirmed those are currently his four favorites, and he has plenty of options for his fifth official visit. Alabama, Florida, Florida State, Miami, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Oklahoma are just some of the other programs that have offered him a scholarship.

Watts verbally committed to Wisconsin earlier this summer but decided to re-open his recruitment less than a month later. He was in Boulder for an unofficial visit in late June and he has kept in daily communication with Buffs defensive coordinator and linebackers coach Jim Leavitt since that trip.

Colorado Showing alot of Love #Buffs pic.twitter.com/byuDk9gxgI- Craig Watts Jr. (@NoFlyZone_2016) August 22, 2015Watts talked about each of his recruiting favorites:

Colorado: "I have a great relationship with Coach Leavitt. I went out there and it just had a great family feel to it. The coaches are great, the facilities are great, the school is great, the campus is great. The plan that they have for me is just awesome, so I like them a lot. I would have a chance to get on the field and make a big impact if I went there."

Arizona: "I like them a lot right now. I have a great relationship with [Wildcats co-offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach] Rod Smith, so it is good. I will learn more about them in October."

Indiana: "They were actually my first offer my 10th grade year. I have always been interested in them ever since then. We talk daily right now and I have a bond with the coaches over there now because we have been talking so much. I like them a lot, too."

Wisconsin: "Even though I chose to de-commit, I still love them. I talk to the coaches weekly still and we're still on great terms. They have everything, the football part, the academic part. I am highly interested in them."

Currently ranked as the 38th best prospect from the talent rich Sunshine State, Watts plays safety for Admiral Farragut Academy. He could end up playing cornerback, safety or nickel back at the next level.

"While Watts isn't the biggest defensive back prospect, he is certainly physical enough to jam receivers at the line," Rivals.com analyst Rob Cassidy wrote after Watts' performance at the Orlando Speed and Skill Challenge in March. "Watts moves smoothly and manages to close in a hurry."

Watts and his Admiral Farragut Academy teammates will begin the season at Carrollwood Day on Friday night. And as for for his college decision, Watts said he plans to wait until signing day to make an announcement.

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