UK Receiving Targets 2011

Here is a look at the wide receiver's the Cats are currently targeting for 2011. UK whiffed on receivers in 2010 and Joker made it clear he wasn't taking anyone that wasn't better than what they already had on campus. I highly doubt UK will bring in any Juco receiver's unless they can enroll in January. The offense simply seems to difficult to learn unless the player is able to go through spring practice. Here are the targets:

Alex Chisum (Sandy Creek, GA) has been receiving interest from UK and rumored to be taking an unofficial visit to Lexington soon. Chisum is listed at 6'2" and 185lbs. He is receiving interest from several ACC and SEC schools.

DeVante Parker (Ballard, KY) is currently committed to Louisville for 2011. However, the Cats have stated they will not stop recruiting him. I think both UK and UL's performances on the field will ultimately determine his final destination. Parker is super athletic and plays very long. He is listed at 6'2" and 180 lbs.

Charone Peake (Dorman, SC) is another very athletic receiver UK would love to have. Peake is receiving interest from a ton of ACC and SEC schools, but it appears Georgia and Florida are battling for his services. UK will definitely have their work cut out trying to land Peake's commitment. He is listed at 6'3" and 185 lbs, but is a speedster too.

Hakeem Flowers (Wade Hampton, SC) is listed by most sites as an athlete, but wants to play receiver in college. Flowers has a huge offer list already as a junior. He is being recruited by virtually every major college on the east coast. Scout has him listed as a three-star recruit, but probably should be rated higher. He is listed at 6'2" and 175lbs.

Brandon Thomas (Saint Matthews, SC) is receicing interest from South Carolina, Clemson and Kentucky. Thomas plays at the same high school Donte Rumph and former UK recruit Eric Mack played. UK has had success at this program so don't be surprised if the Cats land Thomas. Thomas is listed at 5'10" and 175 lbs.

Other names to keep an eye out for are Justin Bean (Itawamba CC), Charles Gaines, Derrick Knowles and Tommy Schuler. Bean signed with UK last season, but ended up going the Juco route. The other names are all from Miami, Florida and played with Brandon Gainer. It's possible UK will take a look at one of them with the UK coaching ties there. Also, don't be surprised if the Cats find another gem at LaGrange or Stephenson High School's in Georgia. Tee Martin knows the state well and will recruit the area hard for the Cats.