Bearcats take the lead for a three-star prospect from Florida. Plus, Jarron Cumberland is ranked among the nation's best players according to ESPN.
Welcome to Down The Drive's new "Weekly Whispers" series which will run every Wednesday morning to keep Bearcat Nation updated on all of the latest news, notes, and gossip occurring in the Cincinnati Bearcats recruiting world.
UC leads for Dinson
When it comes to the 2017 football recruiting class, the Bearcats currently hold one commitment. That pledge comes from '17 ATH Jordan Merrell, a Florida prospect (Dillard High School), which shouldn't be a shock to anyone, as UC loves to recruit the sunshine state.