BEAVERTON, Ore. — One of the top cornerbacks in the nation is planning to visit Arkansas in the future.
Trajan Bandy, who’s committed to Oklahoma, has been talking to Razorback linebackers coach Vernon Hargreaves and is eager to meet others on the staff.
“I’ve had a great experience with him; he’s recruited me since my freshman year,” Bandy said. “I like him, but I really want to get that feeling being around the other coaches. I’m sure I’ll take a visit there soon.”
The chance for early playing time has him interested in the Hogs.
“Playing time, playing time, just getting on the field early and competing for a starting spot,” said Bandy, whose father, Jeff, played at Auburn. “Those guys can be good; they just need the players. I want to take a good look at them.”
Bandy, 5-10, 175 pounds, of Miami Columbus High School, has more than 30 scholarship offers from schools like Arkansas, Alabama, Oklahoma, Auburn, LSU, Michigan, Miami, Michigan State and others. ESPN rates him the No. 23 cornerback and No. 265 overall prospect in the nation.
An official visit to Fayetteville is also a possibility.
“It all depends on how everything goes when I get to the school,” Bandy said. “If I like the coaching staff and I fall in love with the school, I’ll give them an official.”
Bandy, who recorded 20 tackles, 1 tackle for a loss and an interception in eight games as a junior, helped Vaporspeed defeat Fly Rush 38-20 to win The Opening 7-on-7 championship Sunday.
He’s admirer of Hargreaves’ son, who was an All-American at Florida and was a Tampa Bay Buccaneer draftee in April.
“Vernon Hargreaves is probably one of the best corners in SEC football,” Bandy said. “I try and take a lot from that guy. I model my game after that guy too.”
The likable and personable Bandy has a 3.2 grade point average and is considering agriculture as a major.
“Football isn’t going to last forever,” said Bandy, who's also considering getting into coaching after football. “I have to fall back on something, and I see my uncle doing that stuff, and he makes good money. He takes care of his family really well.”