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Local receiver Floyd could be 2015 UK target

Justin Rowland
CatsIllustrated.com Football Recruiting Analyst

Marcus Floyd is producing at a high level for Bryan Station this year and he's a local prospect the Wildcats are keeping on their radar.

In a recent game Floyd, a 6-foot-1, 185-pound receiver, reeled in 12 passes for 170 yards. And he's been producing at a solid level this season for Bryan Station, a school that has produced a few good prospects over the years.

While Floyd resides in the Wildcats' backyard it wasn't until this year that he finally made it to a game at Commonwealth Stadium.

He attended UK's game against Louisville, a two-touchdown loss for Kentucky but a performance that impressed him because of the team's persistence.

"It was great," Floyd said. "The atmosphere was great. Win or lose you gotta love it. I got to go down on the field (before the game) but I didn't get a chance to talk to any coaches. I had a great time."

Now Floyd is hooked. He has attended three of Kentucky's home games since the start of the year and is becoming more familiar with the program seemingly each week. Neal Brown, who recruits Kentucky, has Floyd on his radar.

Receiver may not be quite as big a priority in the next recruiting class as it has been in this one for Kentucky but it's clear that Floyd is a possibility.

Floyd also attended a game at Louisville at the start of the season and said Charlie Strong's program is very interested as well.

"I plan on visiting Notre Dame and Purdue this fall as well," he added.

The junior receiver pointed out that he's actually a Michigan fan and that may be why he had not made games at Kentucky a priority before this year when he really became a recruit.

Floyd's recruitment has been slow to take off because an injury prevented him from attending the camps or combines this spring and summer that could have helped his visibility.

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