Charlotte lands a sought-after DT with P5 offer

On August 27th the Charlotte 49ers football program landed their 8th commitment in the 2021 cycle as Isaiah Potts, a 6-2 300lbs Defensive Tackle from Fayetteville, NC, committed to Will Healy and staff. Potts, who returned to NC for his Senior season after a brief stint at Peddie High School in Hightstown, NJ, will compete this spring for Pine Forest before enrolling at Charlotte (source).

“Very athletic, explosive get off, can play interior and on the edge. He will command a double team He is tough to block one on one. Hard worker, very passionate about football, God and his family.”

Bill Sochovka
Pine Forest Head Coach

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— isaiah potts (@isaiahpotts2) August 27, 2020

At this time Potts has not yet been rated by 247sports or Rivals, however generally within a week or two of committing we’ve seen Charlotte recruits (under Healy) get rated by those services.

247sports profile

High School stats:

• Freshman: 68 tackles, 7 TFLs and 4 sacks
• Sophomore: 94 tackles, 19 TFLs and 6 sacks
• Junior: not available on max preps

Q&A with Isaiah Potts

A49: Isaiah, congratulations on your commitment to Charlotte. What led you to choose Charlotte?
IP: I chose Charlotte because I love the new coaching staff and I love what they are doing with the program. Charlotte has always been a beautiful place to me and my family, I just felt Charlotte was great place for me to grow as a player.

A49: Who on the Charlotte staff was your primary recruiter? What’s that relationship like?
IP: Coach West and Coach Healy played a big part in my decision, seeing their love and their passion for the game was a huge deal for me. You can really tell they love what they do . The relationship is great, I can’t wait to learn from coach West.

A49: Have you been to visit campus prior to the pandemic, if yes, what were your thoughts on campus and the facilities?
IP: I haven’t been on campus prior to the pandemic

A49: When are you looking to enroll? Do you know what you’re looking to study in college yet?
IP: I’m going to enroll in June after my senior year, I’m looking to study sports management/business

A49: In addition to Charlotte, what other programs have offered you?
IP: Vanderbilt, Campbell , Citadel ,Garner Webb, Liberty, Coastal Carolina, Central Michigan and Temple

A49: What would you say are your strengths at the defensive tackle spot? What are you looking to work the most on prior to getting on campus?
IP: My strengths at the the D tackle position is my get off the ball and my active hands. I’m looking to work more on my pass rushing.

A49: Any message you’d like to share with Niner Nation?
IP: Let’s get this work Charlotte. Y’all will get everything out of me