The Memphis Tigers picked up commitment #2 of the 2024 class when Marietta (GA) Walton running back Makari Bodiford made his choice to commit to the Memphis Tigers.
Makari Bodiford, 6-foot-207 lbs, chose Memphis over Cincinnati, South Florida, Appalachian State, Coastal Carolina, and Florida Atlantic.
He took his official visit to Memphis this weekend and was blown away.
"It was more than I imagined," Bodiford told TigerSportsReport.
Why did he pick Memphis?
"Memphis has been connecting me and showing love since the day they offered me. They showed me how I can come in and contribute to the team and with my former teammate Sutton Smith being there with me. I just feel that it would be a smooth transition, especially with someone that I’ve played football with."
He's talking about his former high school teammate and current Memphis running back Sutton Smith. Just how cool is it for him to be able to play college ball with Sutton Smith?
"It’s great to know that I’ll be playing college football with someone I started out playing high school football with."
Bodiford built a quick bond with the Memphis coaching staff.
"Coach Dawkins and Coach Silverfield are great people and they’re all about getting players better and making sure each and every player is giving it their all."
What was his favorite part of the Memphis official visit?
"Just seeing the campus and the dorms and knowing that I have people that’s gonna make sure I have all the resources to be successful."
He said he models his game after Marshawn Lynch.
"I try and model my game after Marshawn Lynch. He’s just a beast on the field and doesn’t let one person tackle him at all."
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