The High School Spotlight is your source for info on some of the best prep players in the country and the always pressing question of where they will play their college ball. Aside from keeping you up to date on camps, combines, and commitments, I’ll occasionally sit down with some of these rising stars and talk to them about the recruiting process. This week I’m joined by Brent “The Train” Michaels, who I first told you about last month after he lit up the Under Armor Phoenix combine. Brent, who currently holds offers from Army and Air Force, boasts 4.4 speed and rushed for nearly 2000 yards last season. Here’s what he had to say about the recruiting process, his abilities, and what the future may hold.

1) You currently hold scholarship offers from Air Force and Army. How would you feel about attending and playing for a Service Academy, and has Navy been in contact with you also?

-I have no problem with attending Service Academy. No, I have not been in contact with Navy.

2) You have a fantastic highlight film, great measurables, and outstanding production. It seems a back like you would be getting more attention, especially from BCS conference programs. What do you think has kept more programs from offering?

-Definitely being from a small school. Lake Havasu High School (AZ) has never been shown the attention it deserves. I’m doing my best to contact every school I can think of to overcome this obsticle.

3) How has your recruitment changed after your Phoenix combine performance? Have more schools been contacting you? Do you feel like you are close to more offers?

-Actually, I saw little change in my recruitment after the combine.

4) You’ve put up record setting numbers as a running back, including an Arizona single game record for rushing yards. Are you being recruited primarily as a tailback, or are some schools looking at you at other positions?

-Mainly, I have been recruited as RB, but there have been some schools that have talked about some Defensive exposure.

5) Would you be willing to play for a non-BCS conference or FCS (I-AA) program if it meant being able to stay at running back as opposed to playing another position at a higher level?

-As long as I’m on the field it shouldn’t matter.

6) What do you think are the biggest strengths of your game? What areas do you think you need to improve upon?

-My strengths are: defenders bounce off me, strong, fast, team player, and good vision.

-Areas for improvement: getting lower when running the ball

7) What is your plan for the rest of the summer with regards to camps and/or visits? Are you looking to make a decision sometime soon, or are you going to wait until closer to National Singing Day to make your decision?

-I’m going to train my butt off. I plan to visit Colorado State University on July 26th. Around the National Singing Day sounds like a good time to make a decision.