Lineman from Alabama powerhouse commits to South Carolina football
South Carolina football picked up a commitment from Phenix City, Alabama offensive lineman Javion Cohen, who claimed offers from Alabama, Florida State and LSU among others. He is the fifth 2020 commitment for the Gamecocks and the third for the offensive line.
He visited USC in late January for the junior day and immediately made a connection with offensive line coach Eric Wolford, and things grew from there.
“I like how coach Wolf has put a lot of linemen in the NFL,” Cohen said. “And it’s my dream to make it to the NFL. “He said he sees me going in the first round when he’s through with me. He likes my athleticism and my attitude. What really stood out to him was that I looked him in the eyes and shook his hand when I first met him.”
Cohen is the No. 497 player in the 247 composite rankings. He’s the No. 42 offensive tackle and No. 24 player in Alabama, a three-star prospect. Last season, he was on a 14-0 team that averaged 41.3 points per game. It’s the same school that produced star Clemson receiver Justyn Ross.
Before committing, the 6-foot-4, 267 pounder said he’d been hearing from Gamecocks head coach Will Muschamp and offensive line coach Eric Wolford on a near daily basis. He was intrigued by the idea of playing early and not redshirting.
“I’ve been asking him about the depth chart as far as what my position will look like when I get there,” Cohen said. “For me, of course, playing early is something important to me. The way the depth chart is looking, that’s shaping up to be something I’d like to see.”
He also tweeted a few days before his commitment, “More When I commit, it’s all over, no use in recruiting me.”
His bond with Muschamp goes deep.
“Anytime I need to ask a question or have something to say, all I have to do is send him a text and he is there,” Cohen said. “Everyone there is very genuine.”
In the early going, South Carolina’s class is No. 18 in the 247 composite rankings, with three four-star commits.
This story was originally published March 27, 2019 at 10:05 AM with the headline "Lineman from Alabama powerhouse commits to South Carolina football."