Linebacker Matt Rolin from Briar Woods High School in Ashburn, Va., has switched his commitment from South Carolina to Florida.

Rolin, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 7 outside linebacker by ESPNU, originally committed to South Carolina in May.

Rolin expressed thanks to South Carolina coaches and fans via twitter for supporting him during his recruitment.

“Going back on my word is something I never imagined myself doing and it hurt me to do it, but in (the) end I have (to) do what’s best for me,” Rolin wrote.

Defensive tackle Justin Manning from Kimball High School in Dallas has committed to Texas A&M.

Manning, who chose the Aggies over Oklahoma and TCU, is the latest highly-touted prospect to choose Texas A&M. The Aggies have 33 commitments for the class of 2013, eight of whom are ranked in the top 300 by ESPNU.

It shows the work being done by first-year coach Kevin Sumlin and his staff is paying off.

“I can trust (A&M), and I feel like it’ll be a challenge,” Manning told ESPN RecruitingNation. “I feel like I’m challenging myself to be better. Oklahoma has been my dream school since Day 1. The only doubts I had about them was when I arrived, would I feel too comfortable?”

Manning’s brother, DeMarcus Granger, played on the defensive line at Oklahoma from 2006-09. That added to the surprise of Manning’s decision on Thursday.

Manning is the the second prospect in the last week to choose Texas A&M over other high-profile offers. Wide receiver Ja’Quay Williams, who signed with Auburn in February but was unable to enroll, committed to Texas A&M over Georgia and South Carolina on Sunday.

Texas A&M’s class is ranked No. 10 in the nation by ESPNU, good for fifth best in the SEC.

Sumlin and his staff still have work to do to out-recruit schools like Texas, Alabama and Florida, but the necessary steps have been taken to begin that process.

Winning football games has helped. Landing prospects like Manning and Williams will only add to the attraction of playing at Texas A&M.

Safety Marcell Harris from Dr. Phillips High School in Orlando, Fla., has committed to Florida.

Harris, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 7 safety by ESPNU, chose Florida over Florida State, Oklahoma and Texas.

Harris is Florida’s 22nd commitment for the class of 2013. Fourteen of those prospects are ranked in the ESPN 300.

Georgia received a commitment from running back A.J. Turman from Boone High School in Orlando, Fla., on Wednesday night.

“It was a perfect fit for me,” Turman told ESPN RecruitingNation. “It was just an easy pick. I loved the community and the coaches there.

“I love the offense, it’s the best offense I’ve ever seen for my type of running. I just can’t wait to join and be a part of that offense. It’s some pro-style, they throw the running back out in the flats and different things.”

Turman chose Georgia over Tennessee and Florida State. Auburn and Miami had also been in the picture for Turman, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 24 running back by ESPNU.

Defensive tackle Greg Gilmore from South View High School in Hope Mills, N.C., took an official visit to Oklahoma last weekend.

“It was a mind-blowing experience,” Gilmore told ESPN RecruitingNation. “I had a lot of fun and got a lot out of it. There were no negatives at all. The atmosphere was amazing, as good as any I’ve seen.”

Gilmore is also considering Florida and LSU and plans to visit Baton Rouge, La., this weekend to watch the Tigers play Alabama. Gilmore, who’s already taken an official visit to Florida, will likely announce his decision on Nov. 8 on ESPNU.

Vonn Bell’s list of schools remains the same following an unofficial visit to Tennessee on Saturday.

“It is still Ohio State, Alabama and Tennessee all even at the top, but anything can happen,” Bell told ESPN RecruitingNation. “I still stay in contact with other coaches, too. The win/loss record this year does not have an effect on my decision. It is really about the depth chart, how close I am to the coaches and how well I communicate with them, and if it feels like home.”

It’s good news for Tennessee that Bell doesn’t appear bothered by the team’s win/loss record. The Vols have a 3-4 record this season while Alabama and Ohio State remain unbeaten.

Tennessee’s defense has struggled this season, allowing 2,104 total yards in four SEC games. The Vols have made it clear to Bell that he could make a quick impact on Tennessee’s defense.

“I spoke to coach (Derek) Dooley and the rest of the staff, and they just reiterated that they really need defensive backs,” Bell said. “They made sure to let me know how important I am to the program and where they are trying to get to. The conversations were very normal.”

Bell is ranked the nation’s No. 5 safety by ESPNU.

Kentucky received a commitment Thursday from guard James Young from Rochester (Mich.) High School.

Young chose Kentucky over Kansas, Michigan State and Syracuse.

“Kentucky has always been my dream school,” Young said, according to the Louisville Courier-Journal.

Young’s announcement came one week after the Wildcats landed commitments from twin brothers Aaron and Andrew Harrison from Richmond, Texas. Young is considered the nation’s No. 5 prospect by ESPNU, which gives Kentucky three of the nation’s top five prospects in the 2013 class.

Kentucky also has a commitment from forward Derek Willis from Mt. Washington, Ky.

1. Here’s a recruiting notebook involving Alabama and Auburn prospects.

2. You probably won’t be surprised to find Alabama’s recruiting has been superb.

3. Ex-Georgia commit Kyrin Priester is headed to North Carolina State.

4. LSU is expecting a big group of visitors this weekend when the Tigers play South Carolina.

5. Defensive end Elijah Daniel didn’t visit Florida and remains “solid” to Clemson.

6. Florida remains in contention for basketball standout Jabari Parker.

This is forward Jabari Parker, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 1 prospect in the 2013 class by ESPNU.

Basketball prospects Aaron and Andrew Harrison plan to announce their college decision on Thursday afternoon at 5 eastern time.

The twin guards from Travis High School in Richmond, Texas, will make their announcement on “Recruiting Nation” on ESPNU, the network confirmed to USA Today. The brothers are considering Kentucky and Maryland.

Andrew is the No. 2 overall prospect by ESPNU while Aaron is ranked No. 4 overall.

Forward Derek Willis from Mt. Washington, Ky., is the only prospect committed to Kentucky’s class of 2013.

The recruitment of wide receiver Ricky Seals-Jones from Sealy (Texas) High School is focused on two schools.

“Right now, it’s between Texas A&M and LSU, those two schools,” Seals-Jones told ESPN RecruitingNation. “Probably soon I’ll have a commitment and sit down and talk with my parents. But really those are the two schools that I’m looking at the most.”

Seals-Jones, who’s ranked the nation’s No. 1 receiver by ESPNU, said he watched LSU beat Idaho and Texas A&M’s win against Southern Methodist on Saturday.

“After watching both games on Saturday, they’re both great schools,” said Seals-Jones, a one-time Texas commitment. “Both have academics that are great and they share the ball. So you’ve got to look at those things and I feel like I can go to each one of those two schools and do great. I”ve just got to choose which one I want to be at, sit down and talk to my parents about it and go from there.”

Seals-Jones said it “could be a month, maybe two” before he makes a final decision. He’s currently rehabbing a dislocated knee he injured on Sept. 6.

Texas exited the picture with Seals-Jones earlier this week. He was informed by Sealy coach Jimmie Mitchell last week the Longhorns would no longer recruit him.

“I don’t know what happened,” Seals-Jones said, “but you just have to move on from things like that. “I wish the best for them, but I have to do what’s best for me.”