'10 PA DE Ken Wilkins (Michigan Verbal)

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Washington (PA) Trinity

Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 222 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Bench max: 335 pounds
Squat max: 325 pounds
Vertical: 31 inches
Shuttle: 4.5 secs
Class: 2010 (High School)


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Coach Ed Dalton says ken is the most physically gifted player he has coached...including Andrew Sweat and Mike Yancich. Coach Fickell took film back to Columbus and Coach expects an Ohio State offer soon.

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Wilkins another in-state target -

By Bill Kurelic, NN Recruiting Analyst

bkurelic@nittanynetwork.com

Jan. 14, 2009

Washington (Pa.) Trinity coach Ed Dalton has groomed his share of standout players, including current Nittany Lions linebacker Mike Yancich and Ohio State linebacker Andrew Sweat.

So when Dalton says junior defensive end Ken Wilkins is the most physically talented player he has had, it should not be taken lightly.

"He is an unbelievable physical talent," Dalton said. "And he is only going to get better. I have had some great players here, but nothing like Ken physically. I am not saying he is going to be better than Yancich and Sweat, but he is the most physically talented player I've had."

The Nittany Lions have a commitment from one top 10 Pennsylvania class of 2010 prospect, linebacker Mike Hull from Canonsburg (Pa.) Canon McMillan. Another could commit this Saturday when quarterback Paul "P.J." Jones visits Penn State. And Wilkins is a third junior in-state star who Joe Paterno would love to land.

The 6-foot-4 and 235-pound Wilkins started at times during his sophomore season at Trinity. He became a full-time starter his junior season playing both as a down defensive end and a stand-up outside linebacker.

Wilkins made 33 solo tackles and had 51 assists during his junior season. He registered eight sacks and recovered two fumbles - both of which he returned for touchdowns.

Wilkins runs the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds and can dunk a basketball just about anyway someone could want.

Wilkins has Big Ten scholarship offers including Penn State. He also has offers from Big East and ACC schools, and Dalton feels Wilkins will have over 20 offers by the time the spring rolls around.

Wilkins' cousin, Travis Thomas, was a strong safety for Notre Dame and was on the Cleveland Browns practice squad.

Tom Bradley is recruiting Wilkins for the Nittany Lions.

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By Farrell...plans to go to junior days at PSU and OSU and favors those two schools along with Illinois. Has offers from Illinois, Minnesota and Cincinnati.

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Pitt Rivals - 02/18/09

Pitt has offered, joining Illinois, Cincinnati, Minnesota, and Maryland.

Wilkins is also interested in Ohio State and Penn State.

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ESPN College Football Recruiting On the Trail

Defender Ken Wilkins likes the Nittany Lions
Ken Wilkins, an ESPNU 150 Watch List defensive end / outside linebacker told affiliate Web site NittanyNetwork.com, "Penn State is number one, followed by Ohio State, then Pitt. And I like Illinois, too."

Pittsburgh, Illinois, Minnesota, Cincinnati and Maryland have already offered Wilkins, who registered 33 solo tackles, 51 assists and eight sacks as a junior on his way to first team all-state recognition.

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From the OSU site...Ken says PSU but that he is highly considering OSU as well. He plans to be in Columbus for the spring game. Has offers from Boston College, NC State, Cincinnati, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota and Pitt.

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Skill-position talent shines in Steel City - Insider - ESPN

Kenny Wilkins, DE/OLB, Junior, Washington, Pa./Trinity

Wilkins was one of the most striking big men at the Pittsburgh combine. This 6-3, 220-pound defender ran a solid 4.7 40. He had a very good day and was physically one of the most impressive-looking athletes at the UPMC Sports Performance Complex. Wilkins already has picked up offers from Maryland, Minnesota, Illinois, Pittsburgh, Cincinnati, Boston College and North Carolina State. He will be making the rounds this spring on several other campuses for spring games. The sleeper school may be Ohio State, where his former high school teammates Andrew Sweat and Andrew Miller play. Wilkins is a very good defensive player who definitely passes the "eyeball" test.

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3/25

From the UVA site...newest offers are from Virginia, Syracuse, Boston College and NC State. Visiting PSU this weekend.

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From the Boston College site...Wisconsin, Akron, and Central Florida are his newest offers..says he really likes the Big Ten and Pittsburgh also says his cousin going to Notre Dame is a factor

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From the UVA site...Michigan and WVU are his newest offers..says he will cut his list in the next couple of weeks...says UVA is definetly in his top..will be visiting Michigan soon...

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Scout.com: Wilkins Goes Blue!

Committed to Michigan.