TCU loses commitment from its top 2020 recruit
TCU football lost its top recruit on Thursday night.
Newton defensive end James Sylvester announced on his Twitter account that he’d be re-opening his recruitment. The 6-foot-4, 225-pounder is rated as a four-star prospect and the No. 39 overall player in Texas by 247Sports.
“First off, I would like the thank God for blessing me with the opportunity to further my education and to play the sport that I love on the next level,” Sylvester wrote. “I would also like to thank my family and close friends for helping me through this very difficult decision. However I will be de-committing from TCU and re-opening my recruitment. Much love. #24 out.”
Sylvester de-committed earlier this summer but quickly took down the post. He later said it was a mistake. But Sylvester never shut down his recruitment and recently received an offer from Oklahoma.
Sylvester also holds offers from Alabama, Baylor, Arkansas and Florida State.
Sylvester is in the midst of a terrific senior season with 11 sacks and 19 tackles for loss on the year. Newton is 10-1 on the season.
With Sylvester’s de-commitment, TCU’s recruiting class fell to No. 49 in the country and No. 9 in the Big 12.
TCU will lose only one significant pass rusher after the season, graduate transfer Shameik Blackshear.
Ochaun Mathis and Colt Ellison are two promising underclassmen who have flashed in recent weeks.
This story was originally published November 21, 2019 at 5:53 PM.
