Four-star safety Travaris Banks has scheduled an official visit to Tennessee. Tennessee made Conyer a priority very early in the Josh Heupel tenure because of his raw athletic ability. Y29tL25ld3MvaW1wYWN0LWFuYWx5c2lzLXZvbHMtY2xvc2UtdGhlLWRlYWwt PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. Conyer broke the news via livestream by cutting into a cake for his mothers birthday, which was colored orange on the inside for the Vols. Career stats: 2,688 yards, 40 TDs rushing; 342 yards, 4 TDs passing; 5 fumble recoveries; 78 tackles. They are targeting quite a few other prospects intending to commit in July as well, so this should be a huge recruiting month for them. Dan Lanning continues adding to his coaching staff for the 2023 season. "Coach Martinez has put corners in the league at every school he has been to," Conyer said of why Tennessee was the right fit for him. 2022 stats: 141-258-4, 1,928 yards, 23 TDs passing; 1,225 yards, 18 TDs rushing; 67 tackles, 4 defensive interceptions, 1 for a TD; fumble forced, fumble recovered. Heres a detailed look at what Conyers commitment means for Tennessee. Conyer also excels off the football field as a track star. Folks will also want to argue about the rule that Mr. Football has to be a senior. Three of the last four winners of the award had a transcendent performance in their respective state championship game to seal their bids. bmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5 The vibes were at a high in the leadup to tipoff, but the Big Blue Nation left Rupp Arena wishing they could go back to the beginning of the night. Jefferson is the No. However, that 2019 group started a trend. Tennessee has 14 commitments for its 2023 football recruiting class: Quarterback Nico Iamaleava Jr, tight end Ethan Davis, offensive lineman Ayden Bussell, defensive lineman Trevor Duncan, safety Jack Luttrell, edge rusher Nathan Robinson, wide receiver Nate Spillman, edge rusher Caleb Herring, safety Sylvester Smith, linebacker Will Stallings Jr., safety John Slaughter, linebacker Jeremiah Telander, defensive lineman Tyree Weathersby and Conyer. What to know:Anthony Brown caught 40 passes for 829 yards and nine touchdowns as a junior. Landing a commitment from Conyer on the Fourth of July weekend would help the Wildcats wrap up the in-state work early in the class of 2023. On Kentucky: "Ive talked to Vince Marrow (recruiting coordinator)here and there. Entering college football's early signing period (Dec. 21-23), however, things have taken a turn for the worse in the eyes of national pundits. UT led in this recruitment from the get-go, but Mark Stoops wouldnt go down without a fight. 2 Lexington Catholic vs. No. Helped Yellow Jackets to 2021 district and region championships in Class 5A. Shooting 32 percent overall from the field and 3-19 from deep were certainly a couple of them, as was losing Cason KSR's last Rapid Reaction from Rupp Arena is a sad one after Kentucky Basketball came up short on Senior Night against Vanderbilt. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 3 min read. I feel like its a good program and there's a lot of upcoming talent. bnllciZjNT0yMDIyNzMzMTUxJmN2PTIuMCZjaj0xJmNzX3VjZnI9MCIgLz4K The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Conyer is from South Warren High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. "They are getting a hard-working, willing to do anything to help the team win a national championshippunt returner, defensive back, kick returner, receiver corner or safetywhatever it takes to help the team win. Frederick Douglass's Dane Key can't make the touchdown catch against South Warren's Cristian Conyers in the 5A KHSAA football championship Saturday. Following the decisions of Conyer and Weathersby, Tennessee football now has 14 commitments from seven different states. 22-23 Varsity Football. . Wide receiver/defensive back, Hopkinsville (6-5). Twitter mentions and other sleepers: Micah Carter, St. Xavier (Purdue commit); Saadiq Clements, Henderson County (Purdue commit); Damin Green, Bryan Station (career 1,776 yards, 17 TDs receiving); Quintel Thomas, Eastern (1,628 yards, 12 TDs rushing); Carson Wright, Pikeville (102 tackles, 4 sacks this season). 2023 KY Baseball. I'm Eric, but you may know me as Cainer on the radio. The Volunteers have already brought in three safeties, but have been behind on the outside. What to know:Son of former UK wide receiver Cisco Bryant, Ty Bryant was originally scheduled to graduate in 2022 but reclassified to 2023 after electing to take advantage of the extra year of high school allowed all Kentucky students due to the COVID-19 pandemic. X2Nvb2tpZXNfd2luPXgnIHN0eWxlPSdkaXNwbGF5Om5vbmU7dmlzaWJpbGl0 The Cats' 2023 On3 Media, Inc. All rights reserved. At 6-foot-2 and 175 pounds, Stuart has also gotten reps at cornerback and even outside linebacker. However, the other three commitments are safeties, so Conyer is the first guy who appears to be more of a cornerback, which is a big deal. "Ive been an Oregon fan since I was a little kid. Career stats: 1,700 yards, 28 TDs rushing; 2,244 yards, 26 TDs receiving; 153 tackles; 11 INTs, punt return TD; 4 kickoff return TDs; 3 fumble recoveries, 1 for a TD, 2 fumbles forced, 3 KO return TDs. Wide receiver/defensive back, Pulaski County (9-2). 2022 stats: 623 yards, 10 TDs receiving; 302 yards, 4 TDs rushing; 1 TD passing; 42 tackles, 1 sack, 1 forced fumble, 1 fumble recovery, 2 interceptions. PHNjcmlwdD4KICAoZnVuY3Rpb24odyxkLHMsbCxpKXsKICAgICAgICBpZiAo Tennessee picked up a big-time recruiting victory on Sunday, holding on for the commit of four-star cornerback Cristian Conyer to the 2023 class. He announced his decision Sunday on Twitter. The 6-foot 1.5-inch tall prospect is listed as the fourth-best recruit in Kentucky by 247Sports and the 56th-rated cornerback in the class of 2023. We all looked up to him. After having four defensive backs selected in this year's draft, Oregon's ability to develop talent has Conyer's attention early in the recruiting process. What to know:Jamarion Wilcox committed to Kentucky on Jan. 13 over national powers Ohio State, Clemson and Auburn. aXB0PgogIDxpbWcgc3JjPSJodHRwczovL3NiLnNjb3JlY2FyZHJlc2VhcmNo Banks is a top-10 player in the state of Alabama. 2022 stats: 678 yards, 8 TDs rushing; 107 yards, 1 TD receiving. Kentucky still has just seven class of 2023 commits after missing out on Conyer. Cristian Conyer NCAA Pos CB Height 6-1.5 Weight 170 Timeline Prospect Info High School South Warren City Bowling Green, KY Exp 2022 - . 115 receiver prospect in the 2023 class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Writing was my first passion and I'm thrilled to be a part of the team. Cristian Conyer (2) has been an offense, defense and special teams ace for South Warren. Notes: Eastern Kentucky baseball commit; 2021 Courier Journal third team all-state defense; 2021 AP first team all-state defense, honorable mention all-state offense; part of back-to-back Class 2A state champions; suffered season-ending knee injury last month. Y29tc2NvcmUgPSBfY29tc2NvcmUgfHwgW107CiAgX2NvbXNjb3JlLnB1c2go Defensively, which is where hell fit into the Power 5 game, hes physical at the cornerback position. Position The South Warren defensive back and athlete is ranked the No. Fan poll has its say, Support my work with a digital subscription. Jared Peck, the Herald-Leaders Digital Sports Writer, covers high school athletics and has been with the company as a writer and editor for more than 20 years. Tennessee and Kentucky battled to the finish line for Bowling Green (Ky.) South Warren high school standout cornerback Cristian Conyer. After a big official visit in Lexington, there is a ton of buzz that Marrow is about to log a head-to-head recruiting win over Tennessee. An honorable mention All-State selection as a defensive back as a junior, Conyer. With Conyers decision, the Vols have four people likely to play defensive back already committed in this class. Four-star wide receiver Amari Jefferson schedules a spring visit to Tennessee. High School: Irvington (Irvington, New Jersey). There will be an early opportunity in Tennessee's secondary for the long, athletic defensive back prospect, but he knows it is something he will have to earn. Cristian Conyer. Kentucky could have clinched the No. The prospect also has great awareness while working the sideline, knowing the cornerback will use that against him as an extra defender. Kentucky football recruiting:How Nashville became a Tennessee vs. Kentucky battleground, High school:Ensworth (Nashville, Tennessee). Hometown Season Career Biography Moments Related News More in News The 6-4, 180-pound wideout reported receiving a scholarship offer from the Wildcats on Nov. 1, visited Lexington on Nov. 12 to watch UK lose to Vanderbilt and committed on Dec. 5. Notes: 2021 KFCA Class 5A, District 7 player of the year; 2021 CJ third team all-state defense, 2021 AP second team all-state defense. The 6-3, 215-pound linebacker from Georgia had reported scholarship offers from more than 15 Division I programs, including Louisville, Tennessee, Ole Miss, Purdue and South Carolina. Conyer's commitment continues a hot streak for Tennessee's recruiting class. Jakob Dixon:How PRP receiver earned a scholarship from Kentucky football in just 3 days, Commitment status: Flipped from Florida State to Kentucky, signed Dec. 21. 2022 stats: 902 yards, 14 TDs rushing; 813 yards, 10 TDs receiving; 51 tackles; punt return TD; kickoff return TD; forced fumble. They want me to come to a camp this summer in June. Quarterback/defensive back, Collins (6-5). Jakeem Jackson and Jordan Matthews are next up on the board for the Big Orange at the spot while Rickey Gibson is also a player the coaching staff is recruiting. One prospect the Ducks recently offered in the class of 2023 isCristian Conyer, a 6'1", 180-pound defensive back from South Warren High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Film tells rest of their success story. Listed at 6-foot-9 by Rivals, Wood could be one of the tallest players to ever suit up for the Wildcats, though it should be noted recruiting website measurements are notoriously inconsistent. 2022 stats: 1,776 yards, 21 TDs rushing; 74 yards receiving, 3 tackles; 1.5 sacks. With the commitment of Conyer, Tennessee still has work to do at the cornerback position for the 2023 class. 2022/23 KY Boys Basketball. A lot of people just committed there as a senior. Tennessee has 14 commitments for its 2023 football recruiting class . Afterward, a dejected John Calipari fulfilled his postgame responsibilities to the media with an Tonight's 68-66 loss to Vanderbilt stinks, but the question on everyone's mind right now is, how is Cason Wallace? He also occasionally showed off his hands, catching 18 passes for 287 yards and a TD. While Louisville focuses on a national recruiting plan, Kentucky is committed to building its roster from the inside out. Carter also had seven tackles for loss, four . cG9XSlVIbnFWemRFYTd3JmFtcDtndG1fcHJldmlldz1lbnYtMSZhbXA7Z3Rt Career stats: 2,906 yards, 46 TDs receiving, 46 yard rushing; 4 interceptions, 1 for a TD, kickoff return TD, punt return TD. And whether Mr. Football should be based on one outstanding season or honor the cumulative accomplishments of a career is a major point of debate. 4 player in the state of Tennessee. An offer from the Ducks is not something many athletes take lightly, and it's not much different with Conyer. ". ! pic.twitter.com/oBjpEWSIyt, LIVE: South Warren (Ky.) 4-star DB @ConyerC2 makes his college decision @Rivals @RowlandRIVALS @AustinPriceless https://t.co/3RfnWab6Oh, Example video title will go here for this video. Conyers hips are fluid and he doesnt lose a step when receivers break on their routes. "It shows me that the Ducks really know what they're doing and they're sending backs to the league. ", There was an overall good feeling on the offer from Tennessee for the Kentucky native. Dec.3, 2021 Tennessees 2023 football commitment tracker, Tennessee Vols football recruiting: Vols targets announce July commitment dates, Sign up for the Vols Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. Wide receiver/defensive back, Woodford County (10-1). With the recruiting dead period set to expire at the end of the month, Conyer already has a solid idea of the schools he will prioritize visiting. Career stats: 4,227 yards, 50 TDs passing; 426 yards, 9 TDs rushing; 421 yards, 2 TDs receiving. Wide receiver/kicker, Lexington Catholic (9-2). "That was huge," Conyer said of the chance to re-connect with so many of his friends at Tennessee. Those traits have only grown over time and he will end up being one of the more important pieces to this Volunteer signing class. Moments ago, the prized prospect from the Blue Grass state . The Bowling Green, Ky. native is the top-player from the Bluegrass State and Kentucky made a strong, late push to try and keep the blue-chipper from leaving the state. That did not happen, so now, it all comes down to Saturday's regular-season finale at Arkansas. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm bjsKICAgICAgICB3W2xdPXdbbF18fFtdO3dbbF0ucHVzaCh7J2d0bS5zdGFy High school:Alabama Christian Academy (Montgomery, Alabama). Football. Cristian Conyer. Career stats: 2,361 yards, 27 TDs rushing; 649 yards, 5 TDs receiving, 177 tackles; 1 kickoff return TD; 2 fumble recoveries; 1/2 PATs. Conyers pledge eases that concern and will add another body to the position room that could see Warren Burrell, Kamal Hadden and Brandon Turnage leave the program after the 2022 season. cyBoYXZlIHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNpb24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8v Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Though he will play cornerback at Tennessee, Conyer is used as a weapon on offense at the high school level for South Warren. The Wildcats saw top-ranked player Rondale Moore head to Purdue out of Louisville (Ky.) Trinity and made an immediate change. What to know: Kentucky scored Khamari Anderson's pledge on Dec. 12, after he de-committed from Cincinnati in the wake of Luke Fickell leaving the Bearcats for Wisconsin. Brown should add big-play ability to UK's passing game, and he also could bring a famous fan to the stands. 22 safety in the 2023 class according to 247Sports composite rankings, Stuart recorded41 tackles, 24 pass breakups and two interceptions during his junior season with the Eagles. Tournament semifinals at EKU on Saturday to pit No. Notes: Class A passing leader; helped lead Eagles to 2021 district and region championships. I see Tennessee on everybody's top five list here lately.". What to know:The Wildcats picked up a victory over Louisville on the recruiting trail by landing Koby Keenum's commitment July 9. Were all nasty dudes. Opening-night mismatches set table for epic 11th Region semis. https://volswire.usatoday.com/2022/07/03/cristian-conyer-commits-to-tennessee-vols-football-recruiting/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. All picks and predictions are suggestions only. One prospect the Ducks recently offered in the class of 2023 is Cristian Conyer, a 6'1", 180-pound defensive back from South Warren High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Player Traits Key . The media Mr. Football comes later. bWUoInNjcmlwdCIpWzBdOyBzLmFzeW5jID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAgIC8vIGxvYWRp These things should be a huge boost to the Vols when he arrives. He shared what the Vols will get in him as a player. LEXINGTON Kentucky football pulled in the highest-ranked recruiting class of the Mark Stoops era during the 2022 cycle. 2023 cornerback prospect Cristian Conyer announced his college commitment Sunday. 2023 cornerback prospect Cristian Conyer announced his college commitment Sunday. ", On Louisville: "I've talked to them about the offer. "We all got each other Snapchat and numbers, and now we have got that relationship to long-term where now that I am committed here, I already feel like I know them. Stats in italics if last game not included. dy5fZGlkQXN5bmNJbmplY3RHb29nbGVUYWdNYW5hZ2VyID0gdHJ1ZTsKICAg Conyer chose the Vols out of his final two schools: Tennessee and Kentucky. 3 seed in next week's SEC Senior Night was spoiled in Rupp Arena when Vanderbilt handed Kentucky Basketball a shocking loss in the Wildcats' home finale in Lexington, 68-66. That dipped all the way to eighth in the league last fall. Players are listed in alphabetical order by last name. What to know: Kentucky's first new commit of the early signing period, Jayvant Brown signed with the Wildcats on Dec. 21. Career stats: 3,830 yards, 47 TDs rushing; 224 yards, 3 TDs receiving; 92 tackles; 1 interception; fumble forced. Wood was the first offensive lineman to commit to UK after it hired Yenser. Notes: 2021 KFCA Class 6A, District 6 player of the year; Four-year starter at QB; helped Simon Kenton to district championships his freshman and senior years. Conyer was the top cornerback target on Tennessee's board, so the commitment is a big one. Conyer is good in pressing the receiver off the line of scrimmage and high-points the football when its in the air, winning most of the 50/50 battles. 3 seed in the SEC Tournament with a win over Vanderbilt. What to know:Kendrick Gilbert originally committed to Purdue in August 2022 and held firm in his pledge after head coach Jeff Brohm left the Boilermakers in December to take over the reins at his alma mater, Louisville. Wilcox ran for 2,145 yards and 29 touchdowns on 250 carries (nearly 9 yards per carry) as a senior. Conrad and Justin Rigg, current Kentucky tight end Brenden Bates and 2022 signee Josh Kattus. As a defensive back, Bryant totaled 22 tackles (15 unassisted), two interceptions and a forced fumble during his senior season. Part of two Class A state championships. Cristian Conyer. 2022 stats: 130-226-8, 2,515 yards, 27 TDs passing; 1 TD rushing. Notes: Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and Rivals. Its big in several areas. 5-ranked prospect in the Kentucky high school 2023 class, Tommy Ziesmer became the fourth in-state prospect to commit to UK in May. Teams have already taken notice and extended offers to the young student-athleteschools such as; Kentucky, Louisville, Eastern Kentucky, and Miami (OH). Part of four straight district titles, three straight region titles and two Class 5A runner-up teams. JyZndG1fcHJldmlldz0nKydlbnYtMScrJyZndG1fY29va2llc193aW49eCc7 The 5-10, 195-pound Georgia native is the ninth-best running back in the country and 146th overall prospect in the Class of 2023, according to Rivals.com. LEXINGTON, KY - DECEMBER 01: Head coach John Calipari of the Kentucky Wildcats is seen during the game against the UNC-Greensboro Spartans at Rupp Arena on December 1, 2018 in Lexington, Kentucky. LmNvbS9wP2MxPTImYzI9NzI0MTQ2OSZjNz1odHRwcyUzQSUyRiUyRnRlbm5l With five four-star commitments, the Wildcats' incoming class ranks 44th on 247Sports' team rankings 30 spots behind where their 20-member haul finished the 2022 cycle. The 6-4, 225-pound Detroit product is considered the 24th-best tight end recruit in the country, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Career stats: 1,688 yards, 36 TDs rushing; 1,417 yards, 14 TDs receiving; 1 FG, 19/19 PATs, 2 fumble recoveries, 1 sack, 2 interceptions. He reported offers from Georgia, Ole Miss, Tennessee, Penn State and others when he committed in January. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Cornerbacks Coach Rod Chance is the one who extended him the offer, highlighting a couple areas of his game that make him a fit in Eugene. Notes: States second-leading rusher at 176 yards per game behind Bell County junior Daniel Thomas. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. MjI3MzMxNTEiLAogICAgYzc6ICJodHRwczovL3Rlbm5lc3NlZS5yaXZhbHMu Career stats: 3,165 yards 41 TDs rushing; 221 yards, 1 TD receiving; 8 tackles, 1.5 sacks. Cristian Conyer Pos CB Height 6-1.5 Weight 170 Timeline Prospect Info High School South Warren City Bowling Green, KY Class 2023 Player Rating i 247Sports 87 CB 65 KY 7 247Sports. While Oregon and other schools await the decision of 2021 5-star JT Tuimoloau, Mario Cristobal and his staff continue to prepare for the recruiting trail to reopen in June. Defensive back/wide receiver, South Warren (6-5). Conyer committed to Tennessee over Kentucky. Laser focused and locked!!!! Kentucky could have clinched the No. Willie Martinezs growing relationship with Conyer in recent months is one reason Rocky Top won this battle, but it was an all-hands-on-deck approach with Tim Banks and Josh Heupel also lending their services and attention to the cause. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. It is not just an in-state school. He will play in the Under Armour All-America Game on Jan. 3. "But, at the end of the day, I am going to go in and earn it. The recruiting ace scored late commitments from four-star prospects Jared Casey and J.J. Weaver out of Louisville. This story was originally published November 4, 2022, 8:27 AM. Keep this page bookmarked for updates as Stoops and the Wildcats look catch up with Southeastern Conference foes and in-state rival Louisville while putting the final touches on their 2023 class. 2021 CJ all-state honorable mention; part of 2021 Class 5A state championship. Notes: 2021 AP all-state honorable mention; part of four straight district championships. Notes: 2021 CJ all-state honorable mention; holds team records for field goals and receiving yards in a game (274). Conyer received 11 offers from mostly Power 5 schools, but only visited Tennessee and Kentucky according to 247Sports. As a senior with Pleasure Ridge Park, the 6-5, 210-pound wideout recorded a team-best 64 receptions for 1,089 yards and 15 touchdowns. Career stats: 2,731 yards, 50 TDs rushing; 771 yards, 7 TDs receiving; 2 kickoff return TDs; forced fumble; 29 tackles. The class was started with an early commitment from Ty Bryant, a Lexington native who played for Fredrick Douglass High School, in August 2021. Quarterback, Letcher County Central (8-3). Scores/Schedule Roster Statistics. More. Call it in to 1-800-453-6882! Career stats: 2,021 yards, 36 TDs rushing; 294 yards, 4 TDs receiving; 2 kickoff return TDs; 92 tackles; 1 sack; 8 interceptions, 1 for a TD. "It's going well," Conyer said of the recruiting class. He tallied 31 tackles and three sacks in nine games as a senior for Cathedral. LWNsb3NlLXRoZS1kZWFsLWVkZ2Uta2VudHVja3ktZm9yLWNyaXN0aWFuLWNv Career stats: 515 yards, 22 TDs rushing; 111 yards, 1 TD receiving; 3 punt return TDs, 1 kickoff return TD, 230 tackles, 1 forced fumble, 4 interceptions, 1 for a TD. The Wildcats were a 10-point favorite at tip-off and needed a win to clinch the No. Four-star offensive lineman Max Anderson announced he will take an official visit to Tennessee this summer. dCgic2NyaXB0IiksIGVsID0gZG9jdW1lbnQuZ2V0RWxlbWVudHNCeVRhZ05h "I was excited because of the tradition within the program; my dad told me about it. He made his official visit to Knoxville on June 24 and visited Kentucky on June 17. As more and more college coaches advance into looking hard at the next class, with the current class (2022) still being the primary focus, the process for Conyer will pick up even more, but until then, the rising junior is focused on what he can control. bD0nK2w6Jyc7ai5hc3luYz10cnVlO2ouc3JjPQogICAgICAgICdodHRwczov Lakeland's Rolijah Hardy drives hard to the hoop in a regional championship game vs. Wekiva High School on Friday, Feb. 24, 2023 at Wekiva High School. [Recruiting]: Oregon makes top 10 for elite 2022 RB George Pettaway, [Pro Ducks]: Deommodore Lenoir already impressing in 49ers' rookie minicamp, [Pro Ducks]: Ionescu returns from injury with a vengeance in Liberty win over Fever, [Pro Ducks]: Golden State Warriors officially re-sign Jordan Bell. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Version 17.09 released February 19. Class of 2023. eTpoaWRkZW4nIHdpZHRoPScwJz48L2lmcmFtZT4KPC9ub3NjcmlwdD4KCgo=, PGRpdiBjbGFzcz0ncmEtY29udGFpbmVyIGRpc3Ryb19hZCc+CjxkaXYgY2xh Reach recruiting and trending sports reporter Brooks Holton at bholton@gannett.com and follow him on Twitter at @brooksHolton. One of the Bluegrass States top high school football prospects has committed to Tennessee. The other consensus four-star prospect in the state's 2023 class is South Warren athlete Cristian Conyer. Notes: Missed three games this season; former Kentucky commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com who re-opened his recruitment last month. When asked if there was a preference on where he played, the young prospect said, "DB, but I'm willing to play where ever the coaching staff needs me. Conyer's last two visits included a stop at Rocky Top Palooza in May and an official visit last weekend, which allowed him to hit it off even more with several of the top guys that Tennessee is recruiting. Laser focused and locked!!!! He runs the 100 and 200 meters, along with the 4x100 and 4x200. The current sophomore already has nice size, standing at 6-foot-1 and weighing in at 180-pounds, and having such a frame makes Conyer very versatile with what all he can do from a physical standpoint. Broke Trigg career records for passing and touchdowns. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Notes: Leading passer in Class 3A with 236 yards per game. Kentucky began its recruitment of Anglin in February, according to the Lakeland Ledger, and the Florida native said he chose the Wildcats, in part, because "they're losing a lot of guys next year, so I feel like it's the best place for me to go and develop and learn their system. He was recruited by offensive line coach Zach Yenser. Florida State is mentioned as a school that is in contact but has yet to offer as of now. The Alabama native made visits to both UK and U of L during the month of June and chose the Wildcats over the Cardinals and other reported offers from the likes of Arkansas, Florida State, LSU, Miami, and Michigan. Tennessee was also showing interest in Gadson, who told Ryan Wright of Rivals earlier in the month he planned to visit Knoxville before making his decision. There are myriad reasons why Kentucky couldn't pull off the win against Vanderbilt during the Wildcats' 68-66 loss on Senior Night. Gilbert is the 46th-best defensive line prospect in the Class of 2023 and the third-best in the state of Indiana, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. Cristian Conyer Position: Cornerback, wide receiver High School: South Warren (Bowling Green) Class: 2023 College commitment status: Tennessee 247Sports Composite rating: 3 stars What to. What to know:Kentucky signed three four-star prospects from the Nashville area in 2022, then carried that momentum in the Volunteer State to the 2023 cycle with an early commitment from Shamar Porter. Kentucky's freshman point guard went down with a right lower leg injury at the 18:14 mark in the second half and did not return. New faces joining WKYT, The CW Lexington at anchor, weather desks, Lexington police officer arrested, charged with abusing a child, Man charged in murders of Kentucky police officers kills himself in jail, officials say, Whiskey fungus suit: Court orders county to halt Jack Daniels barrel warehouse, High school basketball playoffs: Predictions for every region as the Boys Sweet 16 nears. 2022 stats: 1,119 yards, 21 TDs rushing; 251 yards, 2 TDs receiving, 1 FG, 19/19 PATs, 2 fumble recoveries. Notes: Miami (Ohio) commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com; part of 2020 district and region champions in Class 4A. 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