4-Star Safety Sherrod Covil: UNC 'Hot' In The 757
Sherrod Covil is a 4-star safety in the class of 2022 who has North Carolina firmly planted on his radar.
The 6-foot, 188-pound standout who attends Oscar Smith High School in Chesapeake, VA, has an awfully impressive offer sheet that includes Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, Penn State and Michigan among many others, was extended by the Tar Heels just last week.
The offer has resonated quite well with Covil, as his connections to UNC assistant coach Dre’ Bly and current freshman cornerback Tony Grimes will be positive factors as Covil’s recruitment plays out.
THI caught up with Covil on Monday to get his thoughts on being offered by UNC and to learn more about his recruitment:
THI: What are your thoughts on getting an offer from UNC”
COVIL: “It felt great knowing that my hard work is paying off. UNC was one of the schools I have had my eye on for a while.”
THI: What is it about UNC that has gotten your interest?
COVIL: “UNC is hot in the 757. It feels like a home away from home and it’s only three hours away.”
THI: What UNC coach are you most in contact with?
COVIL: “I’m in contact with Coach (Dre’) Bly.”
THI: What do you like about Coach Bly?
COVIL: “He’s home team. He shows where he comes from a lot of love. He’s done it on every level and at the highest level. He works with NFL guys in the offseason, so he is legit. I believe my skill set is unique and can bring more dynamic playmaking to Chapel Hill under coach. I can line up anywhere and cover anyone, get to the QB on blitzes, and be a run stopper. I take pride in my versatility.”
THI: You stated UNC is hot in the 757. What’s your relationship with current UNC player Tony Grimes and UNC 2021 commit Trevion Stevenson?
COVIL: “Tony is like family! We all support each other in the 757 and he definitely held us down. We were training together every now and then and he showed us younger guys how to go about the process. Stevenson is from the Peninsula, so I haven’t really met him except in passing.”
THI: So, you have some amazing offers, where does UNC stand with you?
COVIL: “UNC is right up there near the top. I just need to keep building a relationship with the coaches to make sure the love is mutual on a few teams, then I will narrow down my list.”