Post by Administrator on Jun 6, 2002 10:13:05 GMT -5
Whether a college program views him as a runner or a run-stopper may ultimately determine where one of Kentucky's top prospects will wind up in 2003.
Lexington Bryan Station's Markeith Gillis, a 6-foot-1, 250-pound running back/defensive end, says he's being projected at a number of different positions by recruiters, but definitely has a preference.
"I want to play offense," he said. "I want to be a running back. That's my mentality."
The mentality of some scouts, however, see a defensive star in the making. It's easy to see why with a frame capable of carrying more weight, a 315 bench press and a 4.6 time in the 40-yard dash.
"A lot of schools look at me as a defensive player, a defensive end or linebacker," he said. "That's OK, and it may be what I end up doing, but I really want to be a running back. That's my goal right now."
Miami (Ohio), Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee Tech have reportedly offered scholarships and are receptive to Gillis playing running back. Others, such as Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, West Virginia, Boston College and Ohio State, are still evaluating Gillis to see where he fits in.
"I like Kentucky and Louisville," he said. "I'll be thinking about them, I'm sure, but my top team right now would have to be Miami of Ohio. I like what they've had to say so far."
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Lexington Bryan Station's Markeith Gillis, a 6-foot-1, 250-pound running back/defensive end, says he's being projected at a number of different positions by recruiters, but definitely has a preference.
"I want to play offense," he said. "I want to be a running back. That's my mentality."
The mentality of some scouts, however, see a defensive star in the making. It's easy to see why with a frame capable of carrying more weight, a 315 bench press and a 4.6 time in the 40-yard dash.
"A lot of schools look at me as a defensive player, a defensive end or linebacker," he said. "That's OK, and it may be what I end up doing, but I really want to be a running back. That's my goal right now."
Miami (Ohio), Eastern Kentucky and Tennessee Tech have reportedly offered scholarships and are receptive to Gillis playing running back. Others, such as Kentucky, Louisville, Tennessee, West Virginia, Boston College and Ohio State, are still evaluating Gillis to see where he fits in.
"I like Kentucky and Louisville," he said. "I'll be thinking about them, I'm sure, but my top team right now would have to be Miami of Ohio. I like what they've had to say so far."
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