Arlington (Texas) Bowie defensive tackle Demonte Hood has offers from the SEC, Big 12 and Pac-12, but the 6-foot, 290-pound senior recently narrowed down his college list to three schools.
"My top three are Arkansas, Kansas State and Kansas," Hood said. "I'm going to take some tours of the campuses and see which home I'm going to pick after the season."
Hood was dominant on Monday, leading the Bowie defense in a 36-6 win over New Orleans Edna Karr at the Kirk Herbstreit National Kickoff Classic at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington. Hood brings strength, speed and excellent technique to the Bowie program. Part of his agility stems from participating on the school's wrestling team. Hood added that he spent most of the summer improving his speed, flexibility, dexterity and endurance.
Hood also has offers from Washington State and San Diego State, and UCLA and Oklahoma State are among the schools that have expressed interest in his services.
"I'm happy because it just lets you know you're taking care of business in practice," Hood said. "That's where it all starts, with practice and in the classroom."
Hood said of the three schools on his list, the winning school will have a good academics program, a feel similar to his home and a solid Christian background.
"I'm a Christian, so that's important to me," Hood said. "I just want to be somewhere where I know I'll be comfortable. I want it to feel like how it is for me now."
a feel similar to his home and a solid Christian background
We got his one in the bag.
