'10 PA DE Ken Wilkins (Michigan Verbal)

[osugrad21]

Ken Wilkins


Outside linebacker

Trinity HS
Washington, PA

Ht: 6-foot-3
Wt: 222 lbs
Forty: 4.7 secs
Bench max: 335 pounds
Squat max: 325 pounds
Vertical: 31 inches
Shuttle: 4.5 secs
Class: 2010 (High School)

BN$

Coach Ed Dalton says ken is the most physically gifted player he has coached...including Andrew Sweat and Mike Yancich. Coach Fickell took film back to Columbus and Coach expects an offer soon.

[shetuck]

He definitely likes to lasso guys and make them buckle under...

YouTube - KEN WILKINS #31 TRINITY AREA LB/DE/TE...

[shetuck]

Trinity duo makes Class AAA All-State team

Trinity duo makes Class AAA All-State team
By Doug Street, Staff writer dstreet@observer-reporter.com

[...]

Because of the way both players performed this season, they shouldn't be shocked, either.

Only a junior, Wilkins became a dominant force on the Hillers' defensive line. At 6-4, 245 pounds and a 4.6-40-yard dash time on his resume, Wilkins used his size, speed and quickness to terrorize opposing offenses.

"The sky is the limit for him," Dalton said of Wilkins. "He's one of the most phenomenal, naturally gifted athletes I've ever been around. He was born with gifts that a lot of people couldn't imagine having."

Wilkins seemed to save his best for Trinity's best opponents. If he wasn't racking up tackle and sack numbers, Wilkins also had a nose for the football. He scored two defensive touchdowns down the stretch as the Hillers made a late push to again make the WPIAL playoffs.

Dalton said Wilkins will likely have at least 20 NCAA Division I scholarship offers by the time the recruiting process is done. The scary thing for Trinity opponents is, Dalton believes Wilkins can be much better.

"His only downside is his consistency," Dalton said. "He has to push himself to a higher level. He has a great motor but he needs to go at full speed every play and he knows that."

[...]


This is the fourth year in a row that at least one Trinity player has made the all-state team. Wilkins and Lojek follow Andrew Miller (2005), Andrew Sweat (2006) and Sweat and Mike Yancich (2007).


It's an impressive run of talent to consistently earn such high honors and Lojek said that speaks to the quality of the coaching staff.

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[RB07OSU]

His film kind of reminds me of Walter Dublin's HS film. He is a good player but a sure fire offer?...with Moore in the fold and players like Bryant, Gholston, Baldwin, and Elliot out there, I'm just not so sure. However, the Trinity connection is there and he is OSU material imo. As of now, I like Moore, Gholston, and Baldwin better. Maybe Elliot as well.

[osugrad21]

Originally Posted by RB07OSU

His film kind of reminds me of Walter Dublin's HS film. He is a good player but a sure fire offer?...with Moore in the fold and players like Bryant, Gholston, Baldwin, and Elliot out there, I'm just not so sure. However, the Trinity connection is there and he is OSU material imo. As of now, I like Moore, Gholston, and Baldwin better. Maybe Elliot as well.

Baldwin did not have a good year this season. In fact, he regressed.

...but back to Ken.

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Wilkins another in-state target -

By Bill Kurelic, NN Recruiting Analyst

bkurelic@nittanynetwork.com

Jan. 14, 2009

Washington (Pa.) Trinity coach Ed Dalton has groomed his share of standout players, including current Nittany Lions linebacker Mike Yancich and Ohio State linebacker Andrew Sweat.

So when Dalton says junior defensive end Ken Wilkins is the most physically talented player he has had, it should not be taken lightly.

"He is an unbelievable physical talent," Dalton said. "And he is only going to get better. I have had some great players here, but nothing like Ken physically. I am not saying he is going to be better than Yancich and Sweat, but he is the most physically talented player I've had."

The Nittany Lions have a commitment from one top 10 Pennsylvania class of 2010 prospect, linebacker Mike Hull from Canonsburg (Pa.) Canon McMillan. Another could commit this Saturday when quarterback Paul "P.J." Jones visits Penn State. And Wilkins is a third junior in-state star who Joe Paterno would love to land.

The 6-foot-4 and 235-pound Wilkins started at times during his sophomore season at Trinity. He became a full-time starter his junior season playing both as a down defensive end and a stand-up outside linebacker.

Wilkins made 33 solo tackles and had 51 assists during his junior season. He registered eight sacks and recovered two fumbles - both of which he returned for touchdowns.

Wilkins runs the 40-yard dash in 4.61 seconds and can dunk a basketball just about anyway someone could want.

Wilkins has Big Ten scholarship offers including Penn State. He also has offers from Big East and ACC schools, and Dalton feels Wilkins will have over 20 offers by the time the spring rolls around.

Wilkins' cousin, Travis Thomas, was a strong safety for Notre Dame and was on the Cleveland Browns practice squad.

Tom Bradley is recruiting Wilkins for the Nittany Lions.

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Rivals $

1/28

From the OSU site...says he has always hoped for an OSU offer and has family in a Columbus suburb...thinks he could be close to an offer from OSU and is interested in the Big 10...talks to Fickell frequently and stays in contact with Andrew Sweat.

Very favorable article for OSU...I have no problem with an early offer to this kid given what I have heard about his ceiling.

[eobuck]

Saw him at a Washington, PA passing scrimmage last June. Played MLB and was extremely athletic. Passed the "look test."

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Rivals $

2/4

By Farrell...plans to go to junior days at PSU and OSU and favors those two schools along with Illinois. Has offers from Illinois, Minnesota and Cincinnati.

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http://www.pghsports.com/PSR-News/sh...ive=&template=

13. Kenny Wilkins, Trinity HS (Washington) DE- Rangy and productive end who plays sideline to sideline. As of now, he's 6'4" and 225 pounds, so he must get bigger and stronger, but has the frame to add a lot of good weight. Illinois, Minnesota and Cincinnati are his early offers. He is the type that will impress in camps and combines this year so his offer list should grow a lot over the summer.

[LordJeffBuck]

Pitt Rivals - 02/18/09

Pitt has offered, joining Illinois, Cincinnati, Minnesota, and Maryland.

Wilkins is also interested in Ohio State and Penn State.

[osugrad21]

BN$--Wilkins Planning Ohio State Visit

Ken says Coach Fickell told him to expect an offer soon. PSU is his leader followed by tOSU and Pitt.

[Tresselbeliever]

Originally Posted by osugrad21

BN$--Wilkins Planning Ohio State Visit

Ken says Coach Fickell told him to expect an offer soon. PSU is his leader followed by tOSU and Pitt.

Love this offer. Looks like we are going away from the big DEs in the mold of Worthington/Heyward and shifting toward the smaller yet strong DEs like Williams/Gibson.

[osugrad21]

Rivals$

Ken says PSU is his leader but that could change if the Buckeyes offer. He plans to be in Columbus for the spring game.