Introducing: Woodford Lankford

Woodford Lankford

Several colleges have been maintaining contact with Lexington (KY.) Catholic lineman Woodford Lankford.  The junior talked about his recruitment and about his game.

Woodford Lankford, 6-foot-4, 270-pounds, has been in touch with several schools and camped with others this summer before his junior year started out.

“The schools that have been looking at me the most have been Kentucky, Western Kentucky, Miami (OH.), Cincinnati and Toledo,” Lankford said.  “Vanderbilt, Marshall, Troy and Indiana have also looked at me.”

Lankford has also been to a couple of schools and may be visiting another one this weekend.

“So far I’ve been able to visit games this year at Miami, Western Kentucky, and Kentucky. I’m planning to try to see Cincinnati on October 25th and hopefully see Toledo,” he continued.

Lankford feels that offers may not be far off from a few of those schools.

“Right now I feel like I’m on the verge of being offered by Miami and Western Kentucky.  Both schools have been giving a great amount of attention, especially when I visited for games.  Kentucky is also a likely offer I think. They seem to just be waiting to see how I grow and continue to improve,” Lankford continued.

So what kind of player is Lankford and what is drawing all of these schools to see him?

 “I would consider my biggest strengths to be my technique and footwork,” Lankford. “I’ve spent many hours working extra on ladder drills building up my foot speed and placement.

“Each camp I went to coaches commented on my technique work from drills and one-on-ones. They were saying my kick-step and my posture looked great,” he finished.

Western Kentucky adds Devon Key

Devon Key is another Kentucky prospect who has made the call to join Jeff Brohm’s Western Kentucky recruiting class. The senior safety shared his reasoning for his recent decision.

Lexington (KY.) Bryan Station safety Devon Key has had a big season leading his team in rushing yards, receiving yards, tackles and interceptions.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound, Key has rushed for 644 yards and eight touchdowns, caught 28 passes for 547 yards and nine more touchdowns.  Key also has 55 tackles and two interceptions.

With his athleticism and overall talent, Key believes it won’t be long for him to see playing time with the Hilltoppers.

 

“They think that when I come down (to Western Kentucky) and work out if I do what I need to do, I can start,” said Key.

Key felt good about his relationship with the coaching staff at this stage. He believes that Western Kentucky is where he needs to be.

“It felt like I belonged there,” Key continued.  “I like the coaches and the players.  And I like the atmosphere of the games.”

Key chose WKU over offers from Ball State, Miami (Oh.), Navy, Central Michigan and Toledo.

Wood discusses his UK commitment

Walker Wood (#9) eludes Henry Clay defenders

Walker Wood decided to join Kentucky’s 2017 recruiting class late last week.  In doing so, he joined fellow quarterback Mac Jones in the class. The 2017 duo will be competing with current redshirt freshman Drew Barker and 2016 incoming freshman Gunnar Hoak.

But Wood isn’t worried about the competition.  He knows that playing quarterback is a big responsibility and programs want the right person in place to lead their offense.

“Anywhere you go there is going to be competition,” said Wood.  “I love it. And I’m excited to compete.”

Wood jumped on board Kentucky’s class last week because he just felt good about the direction on the program and what his hometown school had to offer.

“I love Coach Stoops and his staff.  I think Kentucky is on a very bright road.  I want to be a part of it,” he finished.

Right now Wood is a part of a very talented and potent Lexington (KY.) Lafayette offense.  Lafayette averages almost 41 points per game.  Through eight games Wood has accounted for 22 total touchdowns and over 2000 yards of total offense from the quarterback spot.

We’ll keep you up-to-date on Walker Wood.