Elite juco DT narrows list
Scottsdale (Ariz.) Community College defensive tackle Calvin Heurtleou is one of the most heavily recruited prospects in the junior college ranks, and it looks like he’s got his sights set on the SEC. Heurtleou, who is 6-foot-3 and 305 pounds, has narrowed his choices to Missouri and Tennessee and is no longer interested in other schools like Kansas State, Cincinnati, Miami, Nebraska, Rutgers and Wisconsin. Heurtleou said he’s focused mainly on playing time and sees an opportunity to get on the field quickly at both schools. “Tennessee loses around six defensive linemen, and the coaches tell me I can make an immediate impact,” he said. “Missouri’s defense is aggressive and gets after the quarterback. I think there’s a good opportunity for me there, too.” Insiders at Scottsdale believe Heurtleou is leaning toward Missouri because the “Tigers put defensive tackles in the NFL.” We fail again.