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Loaded Sunday update
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Mentioned earlier today that Kentucky had pulled neck-and-neck with Miami for Cory Johnson, the four-star DT from ASA College. Kentucky absolutely has staying power here as Johnson really loves Jimmy Brumbaugh. He sees the possibility to play early and he sees Kentucky's momentum. And he will be hearing a lot about Za'Darius Smith and his potential impact as a four-star JUCO defensive lineman. This one won't be decided soon with Johnson planning to take officials to UK and "the U".

Four-star cornerback D.J. Smith, the nation's No. 8 corner, told me today that he will visit UK. He doesn't have many ties to Kentucky recruits but the staff is working him hard and he has spoken with Jared Tucker. Kentucky is hoping they can secure one of his official visits. He is probably higher than any other defensive back remaining on the board.

Staying down in the Georgia, Stanton Truitt confirmed what I reported about a week ago: Kentucky is surging. He could play on either side of the ball, most likely receiver, and he's hearing from both Stanley Williams and Drew Barker, but Barker more frequently. His goal is to make a decision this summer or early in the fall. Tennessee and South Carolina remain the other big players but others - including UNC, NC State, Florida and West Virginia - are also in play.

Athlete Jajuan Perkins told me today that his favorites are Kentucky, Louisville, USF and Ole Miss, but I question whether he has a committable offer.

Dejuan McQuarters, the athlete from Tennessee we reported on a while ago, said he will visit Tennessee early in July and Kentucky in late July. He's the kind of guy that needs to visit before could really even be considered as a take.

Tommy Mainord is in a lot of contact with Ronnie Clark - an athlete out of Oklahoma - and they're trying to set up a trip to Lexington. He's impressed with the resumes of UK's defensive coaches. Doubt he is a take at any point as UK already has a JUCO corner and will probably stick to the H.S. ranks for their last one.

Lamont Simmons favors Virginia Tech after his trip to Blacksburg but Kentucky is in that next tier of schools due in large part to Bradley Dale Peveto's recruiting efforts.