Four-star LB narrows his choice down to 4

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Madden Faraimo, a linebacker for San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra, has down his selection of schools to four. Faraimo is a top linebacker prospect in the nation.

Madden Faraimo, a linebacker from San Juan Capistrano (Calif.) JSerra, has narrowed his options to four institutions.

Faraimo is one of the nation’s top linebacker prospects, presently ranked No. 38 in the 247Sports Composite. He’s been on our radar since he was a freshman, and he’s big and athletic enough to play many positions at the next level.

He’s a traditional inside linebacker who can make plays in the box but moves well enough to play outside and has the frame to develop into an edge rusher or 3-4 linebacker at the next level.

On the recruiting front, Faraimo has narrowed his choice of schools to four and will schedule official visits shortly.

“My top four right now are Notre Dame, Ohio State, Oregon and USC,” he stated. “I do have interest in potentially visiting a few other schools but those are my top four and the schools I’m moving forward with right now.”

Faraimo broke down what stands out about his four finalists:

Notre Dame– “Notre Dame is unique because I value my faith and that is a central part of the University. Notre Dame is highly respected academically as well and I would be honored to play under coach (Marcus) Freeman’s leadership.

Ohio State– “THE Ohio State gives an opportunity to be part of a football program that young players dream of. Being far away from family will build my character and grow my network.

Oregon– “Oregon is a program I think I would fit in to under coach (Dan) Lannings defensive mindset. I would have everything I need to be the best player and teammate I could be there.”

USC– “USC is highly respected academically and I am very confident in the staff coach (Lincoln) Riley has put together. The fact I would be close to family is something I value a lot as well.”

Faraimo stated that he plans to make a decision this summer.

“I want to take all my official trips in the Spring/Summer and then commit before my senior season,” Faraimo told reporters. “I’ve been to those four schools and like I said, there are a few others I could visit that I haven’t been to yet but still sorting that out.”

Faraimo played safety for San Diego Cathedral Catholic before moving to JSerra before his junior season. He outgrew the safety position but continues to move well and fluidly in space.

He has a baseball history; his older sister, Megan Faraimo, was a three-time All-American pitcher at UCLA.