Davin Bellamy recruiting updates

Davin Bellamy commits to Georgia on National Signing Day

Davin Bellamy announced he'll play for Georgia after a confusing process where he was previously committed to Florida State. The Chamblee, Georgia native has four stars per some services.

Davin Bellamy photographed near bong during Oregon visit

Defensive end recruit posts picture to his Twitter account, then quickly removes it. So it doesn't slow your reflexes after all.

Georgia leads for Davin Bellamy, but recruit remains committed to Florida State, per report

Recruiting! Where recruits are committed to one school while another school leads.

Georgia football recruiting: Reuben Foster, Montravius Adams, Alvin Kamara, Davin Bellamy visiting

The Bulldogs will be making a late push for some of the best in the 2013 freshman class.

Tennessee football recruiting: Carl Lawson, Davin Bellamy visiting Vols

The Vols will pull out all the stops to try to flip Auburn commit Carl Lawson, but he's not the only important player visiting Knoxville this weekend.

Davin Bellamy reacts to Dameyune Craig leaving Florida State for Auburn

Florida State defensive end commitment Davin Bellamy says he is "devastated" by the news that Florida State quarterback coach Dameyune Craig is leaving Florida State to become the wide receiver coach and offensive coordinator at Auburn University.

Craig played for Auburn, and was the primary recruiter for the star defensive end recruit from Atlanta.

I got in touch with Bellamy Thursday night.

Bellamy still considers himself a Florida State commitment and still plans to make the trip to Tallahassee on January 11 as part of a big planned recruiting weekend for the Seminoles.

But he said that he is now "open and it's fair game."

Other schools in contention include Georgia, Tennessee, Auburn, Clemson, Pitt and Mississippi State. Visits to Tennessee and Georgia are still planned, both of which have been recruiting Bellamy from the outset.

Bellamy spoke with fellow Florida State commitments Marquez White and Levonte 'Kermit' Whitfield, both of whom encouraged him to stick with the Seminoles.

Just talked to my bro @_success_1 @ @coolahhkermit about it they say stick it out

— All-American (@DavinBellamy17) January 4, 2013

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Davin Bellamy Commits To Florida State: Noles' First 2013 DE Recruit

Davin Bellamy, a top defensive end recruit, committed to the Florida State Seminoles Saturday over the Vanderbilt Commodores. Bellamy stars for Atlanta's Chamblee Carter High. He also had strong interest from Auburn and Georgia. He is rated four stars by ESPN and Scout, and three stars by 247sports and Rivals.

Bellamy is quick off the edge and has a slight frame at 6'5 and 225 pounds. He'll need to work hard in a college strength program to avoid being pushed around by college offensive tackles, but should be able to eventually support 255 or more pounds of muscle.

Bellamy spoke with SB Nation about his decision to be a Seminole.

"Early on, it was tough. I was back and forth. Both schools had a lot to offer," Bellamy said.

But a second visit to Tallahassee and a talk with some family members cemented his choice. He wanted to be at Florida State.

"My mom actually wanted me to commit during my second visit," he said. "She knew I wanted to go to Florida State."

Both schools had a lot to offer.

"Vanderbilt offered instant playing time, and I wouldn't get that at Florida State," Bellamy said.

Ultimately, Florida State offered more.

"I was talking with some of the guys in my family and they told me to look at the players to go to Vanderbilt and the players that go to FSU," Bellamy said. "The guys that go to Vanderbilt don't get FSU offers. I'm not trying to downgrade Vanderbilt, but that's just how it is. They told me that if I was good enough for a Florida State offer, I needed to go to FSU, and to trust myself and not shy away from competition. Florida State is just a special program."

Worries over playing time might have scared away some defensive ends from Florida State this year, as the 'Noles signed the No. 1 defensive end Mario Edwards, Jr. (also the No.1 player nationally) and No. 5 defensive end Chris Casher in the 2012 class. Defensive end Giorgio Newberry was also a top-ten defensive end recruit in the class of 2011. And defensive end Bjoern Werner, a potential All-American, isn't a lock to leave for the NFL, though it is very possible.

"I looked at it. I know they signed them. But they only have like four defensive ends coming back. Vanderbilt, with the other ends they're bringing in, has like eight," he said. "I think I could play early at either school."

And what if Bellamy can't play early?

"I know I gotta work," Bellamy said. "But FSU is putting guys in the league. The coaches know what to do with me."

Bellamy cited his relationship with coach Dameyune Craig, his area recruiter, as a major factor for choosing Florida State.

"My relationship with coach Craig is the best of all the recruiters," he said. "He was the same the whole time. He was up front and didn't try to tell me what he thought I wanted to hear."

Craig even started giving Bellamy some advice before he committed.

"He told me to stop being immature," Bellamy said. "I was talking about some schools in some articles, and he knew I wasn't really interested in them, and he told me to stop playing around. I appreciated that. He was right. We have similar backgrounds growing up and similar goals."

"And he really connected with my mom. He said if I miss class, he'd be giving her a call."

Bellamy also cited Florida State's communications program, as he plans to be a broadcaster.

Despite his commitment, Bellamy still plans to take all five official visits, though he says they are "just to visit, for fun."

Florida State now has 17 commitments in its 2013 class.

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Davin Bellamy To Commit Saturday: Vanderbilt Or Florida State?

Saturday at Atlanta's Chamblee Charter High School, defensive end Davin Bellamy will make his college decision. Bellamy is one of the better defensive end recruits in the Southeast. He is rated four stars by ESPN and Scout, and three stars by 247sports and Rivals.

Bellamy has good height at 6'5 and checks in at 225 pounds. There are some questions about his frame, as he is not incredibly long, but with a few years in an elite college football strength program, he should be able to reach 255 or more pounds of muscle.

Bellamy's college choice has come down to two schools, both of which he has visited numerous times: Vanderbilt and Florida State.

Why might Bellamy commit to Vanderbilt or Florida State?

Vanderbilt obviously offers more academic prestige than Florida State. The commodores can also offer immediate playing time, given that their roster is not very talented. And they play in the SEC, which is a draw for many major recruits.

On the other hand, Bellamy would have to compete for early playing time in Tallahassee. He would be, at best, fourth on the depth chart as a true freshman. And that's not a guarantee. The Seminoles, however, will have produced three top NFL draft choices at defensive end in the next two drafts, and defensive ends coach D.J. Elliot is a rising star in the business. And Florida State has the much better program and tradition than Vanderbilt.

Which school will he choose? Check back with SB Nation tomorrow at noon to find out!

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For more on FSU football, visit Florida State blog Tomahawk Nation and SB Nation Tampa Bay.

For more on Vandy football, visit Vanderbilt blog Anchor Of Gold, plus SEC blog Team Speed Kills.

Davin Bellamy Visiting Florida State, Vanderbilt

Davin Bellamy texted SB Nation Recruiting's Bud Elliott Thursday to inform him that he is now in Tallahassee to visit Florida State. The defensive end, who brought his mother along for the trip, will also visit Vanderbilt this weekend.

His plan has been to make a decision before his football season starts in early August. However, Bellamy does plan to take official visits even after committing.

Davin Bellamy Moves Florida State Over Vanderbilt And Auburn Following Visit

Davin Bellamy Enjoys Florida State Visit

Davin Bellamy, a top defensive line recruit from Georgia, visited Florida State today for a visit at the tail end of the Jimbo Fisher Camp. He came away very impressed.

Watching a 3-D movie in Florida St theatre

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

Getting treated like a king down here >>>

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

These women at Florida St >>>> RT @STFU_BRENT: These women in downtown Atlanta>>>>>

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

No doubt I loved it RT <a href="https://twitter.com/trishababyyy">trishababyyy</a>: "BroughtBack_10s: Florida St was the best visit so faar" #YesForThis

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

Syrong possibilty RT @FSU2012Champs: @BroughtBack_10s #FSU is the place for you! Come join #NoleNation

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

Florida St was the best visit so faar

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

SB Nation Recruiting will catch up with Bellamy on Monday or Tuesday to get more of his thoughts.

For more on FSU football, visit Florida State blog Tomahawk Nation and SB Nation Tampa Bay.

Georgia Defensive Lineman Davin Bellamy Visiting Florida State Saturday

Davin Bellamy didn’t make it to Tallahassee in time for the Jimbo Fisher Camp as originally planned, but the talented Atlanta (Ga.) Chamblee Carter defensive end will be in Tallahassee Saturday to tour the campus and meet with Florida State’s coaches, he tweeted.

Bellamy is a four-star recruit and a promising defensive line prospect at 6’4 and 230 pounds.

On the way to Florida St.

— Davin Bellamy (@BroughtBack_10s) June 16, 2012

SB Nation Recruiting will attempt to catch up with Bellamy at the conclusion of his visit.