DeSoto 2024 CB Mario Buford (6'0, 170) is still riding a high following the Eagles' 6A Division II state title win at AT&T Stadium.
"When we came back from the state tile game to the city, it was like everyone was in love with us," Buford said. "The whole city was definitely turnt up."
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On the recruiting front, Buford has over 20 scholarship offers and has yet to release a favorites list, so we specifically asked him about Penn State, Michigan State, Nebraska, Washington and Oregon.
Penn State: "They're actually my latest offer. Since I've gotten the offer, I have got to speak to a lot of the coaching staff. The atmosphere and the fans, they really love Penn State."
Michigan State: "I am trying to get out there to their spring game. They are all really cool and they definitely want to win."
Nebraska: "With Nebraska, since my freshman year, Nebraska has been recruiting me the hardest out of any school. Mainly, because my brother (Marques Buford) is the starting safety there."
Washington: "Washington is definitely a great school for DBs to get developed and make it to the next level, which is where I want to be."
Oregon: "Oregon for me, as a defensive player. Dan Lanning. He literally just won a natty at Georgia as the defensive coordinator and he is the head coach at Oregon."
In His Words - DeSoto CB Mario Buford:
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