'10 PA DE Ken Wilkins (Michigan Verbal)

[HotMic]

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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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1/14

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.

[wadc45]

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.

[AustinScottistheone]

http://www.pghsports.com/PSR-News/sh...ive=&template=

Please note that these rankings are where the prospects are at this moment. The order will change when our first official Top 50 is revealed in the spring, and it will change once again as the season plays out. Young men of this age develop rapidly, both physically and in their knowledge of the game, so some will progress faster and further than others. That includes young men not even on this list who will no doubt come “out of nowhere” over the next year to prove that they also are future college players. But barring anything drastic, those on this list will be ranked highly all season and all will play at major programs.

13. Kenny Wilkins, Trinity HS (Washington) DE- Rangy and productive end who plays sideline to sideline. As of now, he's 6'4" and 225 pounds, so he must get bigger and stronger, but has the frame to add a lot of good weight. Illinois, Minnesota and Cincinnati are his early offers. He is the type that will impress in camps and combines this year so his offer list should grow a lot over the summer.

[wadc45]

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2/4

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.

Rivals does not indicate a PSU offer so I am removing that from the thread title...

[FrankBooth]

I wonder what order the coaches have ranked for Wilkins, Royer and Baublitz? I suppose Royer is #1 since he has an offer.

I don't think PSU will have a lot of scholies available this year, so it will be interesting to see which recruits they cherry pick.

[TroyD92]

Is his measurable accurate? I find it hard to believe he benches 10 more pounds then he squats.

[Undercover Brother]

Originally Posted by HotMic

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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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1/14

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.

His coach is on crack if he truly thinks he is better than Yancich.

[LordJeffBuck]

Pitt Rivals - 02/18/09

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

Wilkins is also interested in Ohio State and Penn State.

[AustinScottistheone]

http://www.nittanynetwork.com/index.php/component/resource/article/7-recruiting-stories/225-wilkins--'penn-state-is-no.-1'

2/19

By Bill Kurelic, NN Recruiting Analyst
bkurelic@nittanynetwork.com
Feb. 19, 2009

Two years ago, the Nittany Lions landed Washington (Pa.) Trinity linebacker Mike Yancich, then one of the Keystone State’s top 10 prospects.

Penn State assistant Tom Bradley has been to Trinity this winter and the Nittany Lions may soon offer a scholarship to junior defensive end Ken Wilkins.

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[HotMic]

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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3/3

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.

[AustinScottistheone]

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

Junior Standouts

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.

[AustinScottistheone]

Wilkins gives update at NIKE Combine -

3/9 - FREE VIDEO

[PennStateAlum]

Saw the video for Wilkins discussing PSU. Any reason why PSU hasn't offered as of yet? Do they have other prospects rated higher? Sounds like Wilkins has a lot of genuine interest in us.

[PSU42Fan]

Originally Posted by PennStateAlum

Saw the video for Wilkins discussing PSU. Any reason why PSU hasn't offered as of yet? Do they have other prospects rated higher? Sounds like Wilkins has a lot of genuine interest in us.

1. Limited number of schollies.
2. Wilkins is very similar to Dakota Royer, whom we obviously have higher on our board.