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Athlete Gallup wants to hear more from Kentucky

Justin Rowland
CatsIllustrated.com Football Recruiting Analyst

Michael Gallup probably isn't as well-known as some of the other receiver recruits on Kentucky's board but the UK coaches are well aware of what the Georgia native can do.

Though Gallup is rated just a two-star prospect he does claim several impressive offers. The Monroe (Ga.) athlete said Missouri, Maryland, Illinois, Indiana, USF, NC State, Western Kentucky and Old Dominion are among those that have offered.

Kentucky has shown interest but hasn't had quite as much contact with Gallup as others.

"I've actually only talked to them twice," he said. "It's been a little while. One of their coaches came during school and I saw him for a second.

"They've told me about what kind of offense they run and how I could be used in it if I chose Kentucky. I like their offense from what I know of it. It actually does (help)."

Gallup said he also knows a little bit about the new coaching staff in Lexington but admitted he has more research to do. That will come, especially if the Wildcats show more interest.

"Everybody's recruiting me about the same right now," Gallup continued. "Nobody's standing out. Not exactly. I'm still kinda new to this whole recruiting process so nobody's really stood out."

Last fall as a junior Gallup had 629 receiving yards and 1,800 all-purpose yards on offense. The 6-foot-1, 188-pound prospect said every college that is recruiting him wants him to play on the offensive side of the ball.

Since Gallup's offers came a little later than did some belonging to other prospects he doesn't seem to be in any kind of rush to make his choice.

"I'm going to finish out this football season to see what else I can get and then I'll choose from there. I want to take my official visits after my senior season," he concluded.

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