CLEMSON, S.C. -- Stanley Hunter doesn't need to wear a football uniform to be spotted. College recruiters already know who he is.

The linebacker from James F. Byrnes High School in Duncan, S.C., attended the Nike camp at Clemson last Sunday but decided not to participate.

Still, there were plenty of eyes on Hunter.

Hunter, who was wearing a vintage Bob Lanier Milwaukee Bucks jersey, said he decided to not workout because he has already gained enough exposure.

"It really wouldn't have been a good thing or a bad thing so I just decided not to," he said. "I was interested in it but it's not going to hurt me or give me a plus."

The 5-foot-11, 205 pound Hunter said he has received scholarship offers from Clemson, South Carolina, Virginia Tech, Maryland and Middle Tennessee State. He said Tennessee, Georgia, Alabama and Florida State are also showing interest. He said Clemson is his leader.

Instead of working out last Sunday, Hunter served as a support coach for his teammates: quarterback Willy Korn, defensive end Jaminson Watson and linebacker Chad Diehl.

"They were kind of nervous," Hunter said. "I'm letting them know, 'Those guys just breathe the same air you breathe. Don't worry about them and do your thing.' "

Hunter said he is being recruited "slowly" by UT defensive coordinator John Chavis. Hunter said he has an interest in UT that goes back to watching the Vols on television when he was younger.

"When I was little I just loved that orange," he said. "Watching Tennessee on TV, I wouldn't mind being on TV every game. Of course I'm interested in Tennessee."

Hunter said his ability to run to the football would fit right in with UT's style of defense.

"Those guys are great competitors," he said. "That's what we learn at Byrnes. With the strike force we want to get to the ball and compete.

"That plays a big part at Tennessee. I love Tennessee."

Hunter said a UT scholarship offer would "play a big role" in him changing his list of favorite schools.

Another school to watch with Hunter is Georgia. Hunter's teammate last season at Byrnes, running back Prince Miller, signed a national letter of intent to play for Georgia on Feb. 1.

Miller said he would like to play again with Hunter in college but that he won't push him one way or another.

"I want him to make the best decision for him," Miller said. "I would love to play with him but I think it's going to come down to what's best for him."

Miller said Hunter's playmaking ability and untapped potential should allow him to adjust well to the college game.

"He's just such an explosive player," Miller said. "To play outside linebacker you have to cover wide receivers and help on the run and he can do both. The sky is pretty much the limit."

Miller said Hunter is very confident on the football field. Hunter said his attitude has been the same since he began playing football at Byrnes in the ninth grade.

"Byrnes is hustle so all I know is hustle," he said. "It's just getting to the ball and getting after it. I love competing.

"On game day I'm an animal. I try to practice like I play. I can't stop moving on game day."