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Pullium says he's still solid with UK

Justin Rowland
CatsIllustrated.com Football Recruiting Analyst

Shyquawn Pullium could be the Nate Willis of the 2014 recruiting class. He's a cornerback that UK needs and expects to succeed as an early contributor.

For now the plan is for Pullium to enroll at Kentucky early after graduating from Brenham (Texas) Blinn in December. That hinges on his ability to finish up his necessary coursework in the meantime, which Pullium does not believe will be a problem.

The 6-foot-1, 190-pound prospect told Cats Illustrated this week he's been working hard in preparation for his sophomore year at Blinn. Two-a-days recently finished up and he has noticed significant improvement in his technique from the previous year.

That's what needed to happen for Pullium to take his game to the next level. No one has questioned his athleticism. It's just been a matter of getting a little more polished.

Both Chad Scott and Derrick Ansley have been recruiting Pullium for the Wildcats and they have continued to stay in contact since he committed at the start of June.

"They've said they're ready for me to come and compete for a starting spot," Pullium explained. "I know they're in two-a-days for themselves right now so they're getting ready too. I'm excited to get up there."

The former Penn State commit said he feels good about his commitment to UK. On a scale of 1-10 where would he put it?

"It's high," he responded. "I'd say it's like a nine."

But that doesn't mean this one is over quite yet.

"Arizona State and Cincinnati are still talking to me. I'll probably take a couple of (official) visits," Pullium said. "I'll probably visit both of them. But UK is still where I want to be. I'm trying to enroll in January too."

Pullium's official visit to UK will be in September.

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