5-star defensive lineman Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy down to 2 schools
Five-Star defensive lineman Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy of Lakeland (Florida) High is down to two schools — Oklahoma and Texas A&M.
The 6-foot-4, 270 pounder visited both schools this summer. Texas A&M was an official, while Oklahoma was not. He tells On3 that he will officially visit Oklahoma on September 10th. He also visited Ohio State (official visit) and UCF (unofficial visit).
Brownlow-Dindy ranks as the No. 3 player nationally in the On300 2022 Rankings and the best defensive lineman in the class. He spoke with On3 about the two finalists.
Brownlow-Dindy on relationship with Oklahoma’s staff
“My relationship with the coaching staff in general has always been good,” Brownlow-Dindy said. “I’ve talked to Coach (Lincoln) Riley and Coach (Calvin) Thibodeaux since the beginning of my recruitment process. It’s always been a good connection.”
“We rarely talk about football, “ Gabriel Brownlow-Dindy said. “It’s usually how each other’s day is going.”
Going on visits gave Brownlow-Dindy and his family the opportunity to meet the coaches and build relationships to a greater extent.
“I definitely enjoyed being able to see all of the coaches in person for the first time, and getting to know them even more than we already do,” he said. “It was a highlight in my recruitment.”
Brownlow-Dindy notices the positive changes on the defensive side of the ball for the Sooners
“I see that they are turning things around on the defensive side,” he said. “That’s definitely a big part of my recruitment.”
Brownlow-Dindy was impressed with Oklahoma’s campus and facilities
“I enjoyed everything,” Brownlow-Dindy said. “I really haven’t been able to go to the Oklahoma campus at all. I went when I was younger a long time ago, but this was my first time actually being able to see what the facilities and stuff look like, and I was very impressed.”
Brownlow-Dindy on relationship with Texas A&M’s staff
“I also have good relationships with Coach (Elijah) Robinson, Coach (Terry) Price, all of the defensive line coaches, and even non defensive coaches,” Brownlow-Dindy said. “So all around I have good relationships with everyone at Texas A&M.”
Brownlow-Dindy on visit to Texas A&M
“My visit there was an official visit,” Brownlow-Dindy said. “I was able to do a lot more because of that.”
“I was able to meet some other recruits and players,” he said. “We had a good time and did a lot.”
Brownlow-Dindy on his father’s new job in College Station and its impact on his recruitment
“My dad has some friends up there and we went up there a couple of times for church things,” Brownlow-Dindy said. “They offered my dad a job, and he took the opportunity.”
“It really doesn’t have any effect on my recruitment,” he said. “I’m glad that they took that job, and I think that’s the best job for them.”
The top defensive lineman in the 2022 class is currently committed to play in the 2022 Under Armour All-American game in Orlando.