2027 Cypress Ranch three-star defensive lineman Amari Vickerson announced his commitment to SMU back on January 18th.
The six-foot-four 290-pound defensive lineman locked in his commitment with the Mustangs came down to how they kept it real with him and his family.
“The reason I chose SMU is because they kept it real with not only me but my family,” Vickerson said. “They painted a picture for me and made promises to me and my family that a lot of other schools didn’t promise me. A bunch of schools who were there at the beginning started to fade away but SMU was always there for me.”
Vickerson will take his official visit to SMU in late May or early June. He also mentioned he might take a few other visits as well but made sure to emphasize he’s still locked in with the Mustangs.
“I might take an official visit to Florida, Florida State and Texas but my mind is focused on SMU,” Vickerson said. “I just need to renew some relationships with them with some of the coaching changes they have but I still believe that’s where I’ll be playing the next couple of years.
As the off-season continues on Vickerson plans to fine tune a few things ahead of his senior year.
“Things I’m working on this offseason is my speed and quickness off the line,” he said. “My strength is my strength but I’m really trying to emphasize on getting stronger and becoming a better leader on and off the field.”