He is a native of Bowling Green, Ky. and plays high school football for South Warren. However, the other three. Or, he can flip over and play corner knock passes away, be physical and run with any receiver in the country. 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. . He can be very valuable at wide reliever, which weve seen him take short passes, make people miss and take it to the house. bmcgdGhlIGV2ZXJncmVlbiB2ZXJzaW9uIG9mIGNzLmpzIHNvIHdlIGFsd2F5 2023 cornerback prospect Cristian Conyer announced his college commitment Sunday. 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? Conyers hips are fluid and he doesnt lose a step when receivers break on their routes. "Ive been an Oregon fan since I was a little kid. Conyer chose the Vols out of a final two of Tennessee and Kentucky. Banks is a top-10 player in the state of Alabama. dCc6CiAgICAgICAgbmV3IERhdGUoKS5nZXRUaW1lKCksZXZlbnQ6J2d0bS5q Notes: Class 5As top passer at 263 yards per game; three-sport athlete including basketball and baseball. Kentucky football recruiting:How Nashville became a Tennessee vs. Kentucky battleground, High school:Ensworth (Nashville, Tennessee). helped Cougars to back-to-back district championships and a 2021 region championship in Class 4A. L3d3dy5nb29nbGV0YWdtYW5hZ2VyLmNvbS9ndG0uanM/aWQ9JytpK2RsKycm the highest-ranked recruiting class of the Mark Stoops era, Kentucky scored Khamari Anderson's pledge, was named the Defensive MVP at the National Combine, Why the 3-star defensive back committed to Kentucky football, reported receiving a scholarship offer from the Wildcats, How PRP receiver earned a scholarship from Kentucky football in just 3 days, Four-star defensive lineman from Indianapolis picks Kentucky over Purdue on National Signing Day, After reaching for U of L hat, 3-star OL Koby Keenum picks Kentucky football, How Nashville became a Tennessee vs. Kentucky battleground, Alabama Christian 4-star defensive back commits to Kentucky football, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. 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. High school:Alabama Christian Academy (Montgomery, Alabama). In the meantime, the coaches are reaching out to a mix of 2022 and 2023 prospects to foster relationships with phone calls, Facetime calls and plenty of mail. UT lost Alontae Taylor and Theo Jackson this past year, and while they return a lot of promise, Warren Burrell is the only player with experience starting for the Vols on a regular basis who is coming back. Career stats: 6,213 yards, 57 TDs passing; 2,546 yards, 44 TDs rushing. In-depth analysis. ". 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. Kentucky can now rely on a good chunk of its class every year coming from inside its own borders. Basketball. Cristian Conyer (@ConyerC2) July 3, 2022 With Conyer's decision, the Vols have four people likely to play defensive back already committed in this class. Laser focused and locked!!!! "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. 4 player in the state of Tennessee. 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. 22-23 Varsity Football. Notes: Missed three games this season; former Kentucky commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com who re-opened his recruitment last month. Certain Data by Sportradar and Stats Perform, PCEtLSBCZWdpbiBjb21TY29yZSBUYWcgLS0+Cgo8c2NyaXB0PgogIHZhciBf Career stats: 6,477 yards, 52 TDs passing; 2,834 yards, 46 TDs rushing. Tennessee made Conyer a priority very early in the Josh Heupel tenure because of his raw athletic ability. Limited Ads. Football. bS9ucy5odG1sP2lkPUdUTS1NRjZQWFhDJmFtcDtndG1fYXV0aD1LaEg2aGVD 26 overall linebacker recruit in the 2023 class on 247Sports' composite rankings, Godfrey tallied 68 tackles, six sacks, four fumble recoveries and an interception as a junior in 2021. The Wildcats saw top-ranked player Rondale Moore head to Purdue out of Louisville (Ky.) Trinity and made an immediate change. He sets the edge well with the outside run game and isnt afraid to come downhill and aid in tackling. LWNsb3NlLXRoZS1kZWFsLWVkZ2Uta2VudHVja3ktZm9yLWNyaXN0aWFuLWNv cyBoYXZlIHRoZSBsYXN0IHZlcnNpb24KICAgIHMuc3JjID0gImh0dHBzOi8v Dec.3, 2021 2022 stats: 919 yards, 13 TDs receiving; fumble recovery TD. With the commitment of Conyer, Tennessee still has work to do at the cornerback position for the 2023 class. All three of those prospects took official visits to Tennessee in recent weeks and could be nearing decisions before the summer months conclude. Wide receiver/defensive back, Woodford County (10-1). The prospect from the Bluegrass State has a few things he is looking for when looking at Tennessee. Florida State is mentioned as a school that is in contact but has yet to offer as of now. 7 Great Crossing and No. 2022 stats: 70-133-8, 1,143 yards, 13 TDs passing; 1,722 yards, 32 TDs rushing; 2 fumble recoveries; 1/1 PATs; 16 tackles. 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. Notes: Leading passer in Class 3A with 236 yards per game. I really like the way he coaches his players. Part of two Class A state championships. 2022 stats: 1,628 yards, 26 TDs rushing; 213 yards, 3 TDs; 3 fumble recoveries, 16 tackles. Breaking news. Stay locked into Ducks Digest and don't miss a beat of our future Oregon Ducks coverage. Quarterback, Letcher County Central (8-3). Cristian Conyer. If he doesnt work out at defensive back, though, hes got a lot of promise as a receiver, and he could line up at wideout or in the slot. An offer from the Ducks is not something many athletes take lightly, and it's not much different with Conyer. 2022 stats: 1,347 yards, 25 TDs rushing, 20 yards receiving. Banks is the No. The 6-foot-1, 170-pound Conyer is from South Warren High School in Bowling Green, Kentucky. Z3RtX2F1dGg9JysnS2hINmhlQ3BvV0pVSG5xVnpkRWE3dycrCiAgICAgICAg Notes: Class A passing leader; helped lead Eagles to 2021 district and region championships. LmpzcmRuLmNvbS9zL2NzLmpzP3A9MjI1NDYnIHR5cGU9J3RleHQvamF2YXNj Cristian Conyer (2) has been an offense, defense and special teams ace for South Warren. 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. 2022 stats: 84-154-4, 1,267 yards, 13 TDs passing; 834 yards, 17 TDs rushing. ewogICAgYzE6ICIyIiwKICAgIGMyOiAiNzI0MTQ2OSIsCiAgICBjNTogIjIw Helped Yellow Jackets to 2021 district and region championships in Class 5A. Notes: States second-leading rusher at 176 yards per game behind Bell County junior Daniel Thomas. Very excited," he said of his emotions after receiving the offer. High school:Roman Catholic (Philadelphia). Notes: 2021 CJ all-state honorable mention; holds team records for field goals and receiving yards in a game (274). What to know: Kentucky's first new commit of the early signing period, Jayvant Brown signed with the Wildcats on Dec. 21. The 6-foot-4, 360-pound lineman picked UK over reported offers from Penn State, Pittsburgh, Miami, Illinois, Boston College, Virginia Tech, Nebraska, Maryland, West Virginia and others. 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. LEXINGTON Kentucky football pulled in the highest-ranked recruiting class of the Mark Stoops era during the 2022 cycle. On3 is a registered trademark of On3 Media, Inc. The coaches Mr. Football will be announced in December. What to know: A consensus three-star prospect, Nasir Addison has spent time at wide receiver but was recruited as a future defensive back by Kentucky. As a junior, Ziesmer was named second-team All-State by The Courier Journal. 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. Anderson is a top-200 (). Like and follow Ducks Digest on Facebook: @DucksDigest, Follow Ducks Digest on Twitter: @Ducksdigest, Subscribe to Ducks Digest on YouTube: @DucksDigest, Find more Oregon Ducks content at Ducksdigest.com. He can stretch the field and put real pressure on defensive backs with that speed and athletic ability. High School:Mars Hill Bible School (Florence, Alabama). Career stats: 4,606 yards, 59 TDs rushing; 295 yards, 2 TDs receiving, fumble recovery TD, 59 tackles, 1 sack, 2 interceptions. Wilcox ran for 2,145 yards and 29 touchdowns on 250 carries (nearly 9 yards per carry) as a senior. Cristian Conyer could be the gem of that Kentucky class as the defensive prospect has a legit shot at being the No. The Ducks haven't had a first-round cornerback in more than 25 years. Hergott was the sole coaches pick. 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. Frankford native Kaden Moorman followed two months later, but the running back has since de-committed to explore other options. ", Jaremiah Anglin Jr.:Why the 3-star defensive back committed to Kentucky football, High school: Washington (Massillon, Ohio). Conyer's commitment continues a hot streak for Tennessee's recruiting class. Career stats: 736 yards, 9 TDs receiving; 113 yards, 1 TD rushing; 31 tackles, 1 interception; kickoff return TD. All betting content is intended for an audience ages 21+. Bowling Green (Ky.) South Warren defensive back Cristian Conyer is approaching his announcement date. High school:Boyle County (Danville, Kentucky). 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. 2022 stats: 57 tackles; six sacks; 2 forced fumbles. to the 2023 class. 247Sports is less bullish, ranking him the 37th-best RB and 543rd overall. In the class of 2023, Kentucky is just one spot short of that number. Wide receiver/defensive back, Hopkinsville (6-5). Career stats: 5,958 yards, 67 TDs passing, 1,174 yards, 24 TDs rushing, 82 tackles, two defensive sacks, 4 defensive interceptions. I'm Eric, but you may know me as Cainer on the radio. Breaking news. Notes: 2021 CJ all-state third team offense; 2021 AP all-state honorable mention offense. Career stats: 5,839 yards, 62 TDs passing; 57 yards, 9 TDs rushing. Player Traits Key . ! 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. 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. 2022 stats: 1,351 yards, 21 TDs rushing; 79 yards, 1 TD receiving; 19 tackles, fumble forced. Buy Volunteers Tickets. 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. VE0tTUY2UFhYQycpOwo8L3NjcmlwdD4KPG5vc2NyaXB0Pgo8aWZyYW1lIGhl Conyer runs good routes and displays great speed to get behind the defense. Notes: Rated as a three-star recruit by 247Sports.com and Rivals. Notes: Miami (Ohio) commit and three-star recruit by 247Sports.com; part of 2020 district and region champions in Class 4A. ", There was an overall good feeling on the offer from Tennessee for the Kentucky native. 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. set up a poll online so you can vote on your favorite. Defensive end/tight end, Boyle County (9-2). ! pic.twitter.com/oBjpEWSIyt, Cristian Conyer (@ConyerC2) July 3, 2022. His back-pedal is great and he changes directions well. 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. Career stats: 1,368 yards, 19 TDs receiving; 315 yards, 4 TDs rushing; 171 yards, 2 TDs passing; 98 tackles, 1 sack, 4 forced fumbles, 2 fumble recoveries; 6 interceptions. City Bowling Green, KY; Class 2023; Watch . He always keeps it real with me, and I really like that.". 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