After a standout sophomore season and a productive offseason, Catholic 2021 defensive back Damarius McGhee received offers from SEC programs such as Mississippi State, Ole Miss and Tennessee.

After three games of his junior campaign, McGhee announced that he received an offer from Virginia.

The 6-foot, 165-pound junior has helped Catholic off to a 3-0 start, with 11 tackles and two interceptions.

He’s returned five kicks for 185 yards and one touchdown. He’s returned one punt for 25 yards.

Catholic hosts St. Stanislaus (Miss.), which ranks No. 13 in its region, this Friday.

Washington's Smith offered by South Alabama

Erick Smith Jr. has been one of the biggest sleepers in the Pensacola-area.

That sleeper status has now morphed to NCAA Division I mid-major recruit status.

This weekend, South Alabama presented the Washington junior with his first offer.

Through Washington’s 2-0 start, the 6-foot-4, 185-pound receiver leads the team with receptions. He had 12 catches and two touchdowns in Washington's first win over West Florida. He leads the team with 220 receiving yards.

More:Escambia 2020 athlete Frank Peasant verbally commits to Middle Tennessee State

Brian Achatz can be reached at bachatz@pnj.com