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http://ohiostate.rivals.com/viewpros...p?pr_key=23869



http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_179687.html

Looks like his step dad (ex PSU player) will be pretty active in his recruitment (Morelli 2???)

King has decided against making an early verbal commitment. He will wait until after taking official visits to announce his decision.

"I learned that when you commit, you should be ready to commit," King said. "I learned I should take my time, take my visits. I'm trying to stay level-headed."

The 6-foot, 182-pound King rushed for 1,763 yards and 31 touchdowns last season, but is coveted as a cover cornerback with 4.31-second speed. He already has scholarship offers from Pitt, Penn State, West Virginia, Boston College, Indiana, Iowa, Maryland, Michigan, Notre Dame, Ohio State and Wisconsin.

Michigan and Penn State are the early leaders.

"Michigan wants him on both sides of the ball," Smith said. "The last guy they recruited like that was Charles Woodson. Michigan really wants him. Coach (Lloyd) Carr has been to school. They told me that every week they're allowed here they will be here. They came eight straight weeks. And Penn State matched them."

Smith admittedly is biased toward Penn State, having played for Joe Paterno from 1987-90. He believes that it is a good situation for a young cornerback.

Smith's influence could bear well for the Nittany Lions, unless he determines that the program is headed in the wrong direction and steers King away.