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Cats going head to head with 'Canes for Florida athlete

Justin Rowland
CatsIllustrated.com Football Recruiting Analyst

Going head to head with Miami for a recruit from south Florida is never going to be easy, but Kentucky isn't shying away from the challenge.

Gerald Robinson Jr. is a junior cornerback at Hialeah (Fla.) Champagnat Catholic and he grew up a fan of Miami like so many other young football players in his part of Florida. The Hurricanes haven't offered yet but they figure to factor prominently into his recruitment.

But Miami isn't the only school on Robinson's mind. Both Kentucky and UCF have already offered and the Wildcats have impressed him in a big way.

"Kentucky is in the top two with Miami," he said. "I'm really liking Kentucky and I've always liked Miami. My uncle played there."

Does that mean Robinson would commit to Al Golden's program if they decide to offer him?

"No, not right now," he said. "I wouldn't commit necessarily."

One reason for that is what Kentucky showed him over the summer. Robinson took trips to UK, Alabama, Miami, Louisville and Cincinnati, and the trip to Lexington stood out. That's in part because he picked up an offer from the Wildcats.

"I liked coach (Derrick) Ansley a lot. They showed me around a lot. I think I could get along with him real well. He's a real chill coach," Robinson said. "He gave me my second offer and he said he knew more offers are coming so I shouldn't feel like I have to commit as soon as I get one."

The 5-foot-11 athlete is being recruited exclusively as a cornerback and Ansley would be his position coach if he does ultimately end up at Kentucky. Champagnat Catholic won their season opener 48-8 on Friday night and Robinson was part of an outstanding team effort on defense.

He will also see time at receiver and as a return man on both punts and kickoffs this year.

Robinson said he hopes to attend games at Kentucky and UCF this fall since both schools have offered.

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