Who's left on UK's "Big Board"

The UK coaching staff is quietly putting together another great class for 2010. The Cats currently have 24 commitments and are still working on a few key recruits. UK will host a few recruits over the next couple of weeks leading up to signing day. If one of the staff's targets come off the board by committing to another school, the staff will move on to someone else.

Here are the players likely remaining on the "Big Board":

Dyjuan Lewis (WR), Indianapolis Indiana- Lewis recently decommitted from Cincinnati after Brian Kelly left for Notre Dame. Lewis is scheduled to visit UK on January 8th. The Cats have stiff competition to land the four star receiver. If Kelly can get Lewis into Notre Dame, the Irish are a potential suitor. Purdue and Cincinnati are supposed to receive visits too.

Maudrecus Humphrey (WR) Hoover, AL- Humphrey is the son of former Alabama star Bobby Humphrey, however the Tide have yet to offer. UK has a chance to land the three star receiver during his visit to Lexington on January 8th. Arkansas and Mississippi State are also pursing the receiver.

Lamar Ivey (ATH) Mebane, NC- Ivey is scheduled to visit UK on January 9th and he states he likes the coaching staff. However, many people feel Ivey wants to attend either North Carolina or N.C. State. Ivey is taking official visits to both schools. If Ivey ends up in Lexington, he could play receiver or cornerback.

Tim Patterson (LB/DE) Louisville, KY- Patterson has taken multiple visits to Lexington and many feel he would have already committed to UK if Charlie Strong hadn't made such a great impression. Patterson's high school coach has stated the defensive end would likely play with his teammate Stefan Robinson in college. Robinson has already given his pledge to the Cards.

D.J. Howard (RB) Hoover, AL- The three-star running back had given his pledge to Auburn, but the Tigers want Howard to play Safety. Howard wants to play running back at the next level and UK will give him that opportunity.

Brandon Gainer (RB), Miami FL- Gainer's recruitment just recently became public among UK fans. Gainer also lists Oregon, USF, UCF, North Carolina and Rutgers as potential destinations. Based on his comments, UK has a lot of ground to make up in his recruitment.

Miles Simpson (RB), Independence, KY- Simpson has visited UK and we know that Rich Brooks took a helicopter to watch him play. Simpson is one of the top players in the state of Kentucky. Simpson doesn't have an official visit schedule to UK at this point (that has been reported), but still considering Indiana, UK, Western Kentucky, Louisville and Cincinnati.

Uncommited recruits to watch: Rajaan Bennett (RB), Jamius Gunsby (ATH), Greg Franklin (ATH), Tee Howell (ATH), Joseph Byrd (CB/RB), Xavier McFadden (CB), Kendrick Frazier (DE), Jibreel Black (DE), Kyle Sharmon (DE), Tim Jackson (DE), Tony Gillespie (DT), Patrick Swilling (LB), Marcus Thomas (LB), Duncan McGriff (WR)

Committed recruits to watch: Storm Johnson (RB), Derrick Bryant (DE), Isaiah Lewis (S), Bryon Bennett (DT) and Jerrell Preister (ATH). The staff has stated they were not going to stop recruiting key players. The staff recruited these guys hard and no doubt will hang on until the end. Don't be suprised if UK manages to land any one of these recruits.