Kamran Joyer wanted to go into fall practice with a clear head.

The Wesley Chapel lineman officially ended his football recruitment Monday by orally committing to USF.

The 6-foot-3,
317-pounder visited Miami this weekend and decided he had seen enough
of the schools and heard enough from the coaches. He was drawn to USF
because of its close proximity to home, which would allow for family
and friends not to miss a moment of his collegiate career. Three of his uncles and one of his aunts went to USF. He also
considered Florida, Tennessee,
Georgia and Illinois.

Kamran decided not to go out of state because of his tight bond with
younger brother, Hunter, who he hopes will join him on the USF football
team in three years.
"I didn't want to go too far away from my
brother," Kamran said. "I've been researching them (USF) a lot. They
have good facilities and a good education."

Early on, Kamran was high on Florida though a scholarship was never offered. The Gators asked Joyer to wait until July, his
father Jack Joyer said.

Kamran will either play center or guard for the Bulls and will have
an opportunity to start, his father said. Kamran considered graduating
from Wesley Chapel early but has decided to stay in high school next
spring in hopes of competing for weightlifting and shot put state
titles.

Oral commitments are non-binding and not recognized by the NCAA.
When asked if he would reconsider his commitment if Florida offered him
a scholarship, Kamran said, "I wouldn't take it. I would stick to my
commitment."

-- IZZY GOULD
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