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Mid-Atlantic spotlight: Top commit fits

While every college coach seeks highly ranked players, there is also a 'fit' factor that can be important in determining a prospect's future success that can be even more important than raw talent. Here are the five committed prospects from the Mid-Atlantic that fit their future team the best.

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Committed to: Georgia

Why is it a good fit? The Bulldogs are known for running the football, and they have a stable of big-time backs currently on campus. White will thrive in that situation. He has the ability to pound the ball between the tackles and the speed to break off big runs. Georgia has improved its offensive line in a major way, and the running game should really take off with the addition of White to a group that will feature former Rivals100 prospect D’Andre Swift and Rivals250 prospect Elijah Holyfield. Both Swift and Holyfield have good speed, but White’s home run speed adds an explosive element to a Georgia offense that already has a lot of playmakers.

Committed to: Ohio State

Why is it a good fit? The Buckeyes currently sit at No. 77 in total defense and are allowing more than 400 yards to their opponents. That alone should be justification for why Mitchell is a good fit at Ohio State. Former five-star Raekwon McMillan was the anchor in the middle of the Ohio State defense, but the Buckeyes have struggled to adequately replace him now that he has moved onto the NFL. Mitchell is the heir apparent to McMillan, and he will likely be counted on early in his career in Columbus. His ability to make plays sideline-to-sideline and in coverage along with his strengths as a run-stuffer make him one of the best in the country.

Committed to: Penn State

Why is it a good fit? The Penn State offense is predicated on the running game, but it has a bunch of playmakers on the outside as well. Some of its wide receivers are 6-foot-1 or smaller and are relied upon because of their speed. Other wide receivers for Penn State are taller than 6-foot-1 and are mainly big targets that can create matchup problems. Shorter is nearly 6-foot-4, but he's the total package. He has the speed and route-running abilities of a smaller receiver and the size to stretch the field and create matchup problems. He looks like a complete receiver and should make life a lot easier for Penn State’s quarterbacks down the line.

Committed to: Virginia Tech

Why is it a good fit? Justin Fuente has Virginia Tech rolling, but one of the major pieces the offense has been lacking over the years is a taller wide receiver that can get down field and create matchup problems. Turner is exactly what the doctor ordered in that department, and Fuente will love having him as another weapon to put up tons of points. Recruiting at the quarterback position is on track, and Turner is somebody that should be a huge part of the offense.

Committed to: West Virginia

Why is it a good fit? West Virginia is hardly known for defensive linemen, but Stills should have a huge impact on the position for the Mountaineers. He has the skill set and the versatility to play any of the defensive line positions in West Virginia’s 3-3-5 defense. That will free up defensive coordinator Tony Gibson and defensive line coach Bruce Tall to mix and match Stills with different combinations of their best defensive linemen to best suit their needs and get their best players on the field. Stills found a great fit at West Virginia and should have an early impact.

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