Top-ranked quarterback recruit Shea Patterson is set to receive visits from a pair of powerhouse programs just weeks shy of his anticipated early enrollment at Ole Miss. The 5-star prospect, a senior at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida, told Bleacher Report he’s expecting coaches from Alabama and Ohio State to spend time with him in the coming days. Crimson Tide head coach Nick Saban and offensive coordinator Lane Kiffin will visit Wednesday, as initially reported by Steve Wiltfong of 247Sports. The Buckeyes will send at least quarterbacks coach Tim Beck sometime this week, per Patterson. These developments provide late intrigue for a nationwide recruitment that dates back to 2012. “I’m committed to Ole Miss and pretty sure that’s where I want to go. Then again, you don’t know what’s going to happen and you can’t really burn any bridges,” he said. “I don’t want any regrets when I look back. I want to know that I did everything possible to put myself in the right position to succeed.” The situation should become much clearer following these coach encounters. Patterson, a U.S. Army All-American Player of the Year finalist, didn’t rule out the possibility of reciprocating Saban’s visit with a late trip to Tuscaloosa. “I’m not sure yet. …
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