Newnan (Ga.) four-star linebacker Rodney Colton Jr. has trimmed his list to five schools and will reveal a commitment this summer following a visit schedule.
Colton, a Top-20 linebacker in America, has dominated on the prep scene in the Peach State with powerhouse programs taking notice.
Following a standout junior campaign, the 6-foot-1, 205-pounder has earned offers from the likes of the Ole Miss Rebels, Tennessee Volunteers and Florida State Seminoles, among several others.
Colton has become a hot commodity on the recruiting scene, but has recently trimmed his list to five schools.
The sought-after defensive prospect is down to the Ole Miss Rebels, UCLA Bruins, Colorado Buffaloes, Florida State Seminoles and Penn State Nittany Lions.
NEWS: Four-Star LB Rodney Colton Jr. is down to 5 Schools, he tells me for @on3recruits
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) June 6, 2025
The 6’1 225 LB from Newnan, GA will announce his Commitment August 9th
Where Should He Go? ⬇️https://t.co/trLNxTOnpx pic.twitter.com/5vmdumu3ez
He has officially visited Penn State, UCLA and Florida State this offseason while also having plans to visit the Ole Miss Rebels [June 13] and Colorado Buffaloes [June 20].
Colton was in Tallahassee this past weekend for a multi-day stay with the Florida State Seminoles.
With three visits in the rearview mirror with the Nittany Lions, Bruins and Seminoles, one program has Colton's attention: Penn State.
Colton told On3 Sports that the Nittany Lions, in particular, are standing out in his recruitment process.
“I’m not gonna lie, I see myself at Penn State,” Colton said. “I’m a country boy. People think I’m from Atlanta, but I’m a country boy and I like it up there. But I also know I need to take these official visits to Florida State and Ole Miss.
"I had a really good visit to Ole Miss the last time I was there, just like when I came to Penn State [in March]. So, I know I need to check those schools out before I can make any decisions.”
The Rebels will look to make an impact on the highly-touted Georgia prospect as his process winds down and he makes his way to Oxford this weekend.
Now, with two visits left on the docket, Colton has locked in a commitment date for July 5, he revealed via social media on Monday.
I will be announcing my commitment July 5th!!! @Hayesfawcett3 @WeAreNewnan @On3Recruits @RyanSnyderOn3 @ChadSimmons_ pic.twitter.com/fGjsY1SbQ8
— Rodney”UNO” Colton jr (@RodneyColton24) June 10, 2025
Ole Miss will have Colton in town this weekend with the program looking to roll out the carpet and make an impact on the highly-touted Georgia native.
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