Coveted WR Kenyon Alston shuts down recruitment after Illinois OV

[ad_1] As issues presently stand, Kenyon Alston will play his faculty soccer at Illinois.

The Orlando (Fla.) Bishop Moore standout extensive receiver has been dedicated to this system since January and he was again in Champaign for his official go to over the weekend.

Simply earlier than the journey, an official go to date with Michigan had materialized for this coming weekend because the Wolverines labored on flipping the rising-senior with roots within the state.

That journey is not to be taken.

"I cancelled it," Alston instructed Rivals. "I’m targeted on coaching and preparing for my final highschool season.

"Locked in with ILL."

Naturally, the weekend with fellow commitments and firm went about in addition to he and his household may have hoped for.

"The weekend was hearth," Alston mentioned. "We loved it so much. One of the best half was assembly up with the opposite commits and hanging out. It was cool speaking to and being with the older gamers too.

"The brotherhood is actual."

Among the many commitments again on the town was fellow Orlando native and future Illinois quarterback Michael Clayton. The duo has spent appreciable time collectively within the Sunshine State.

Greater than 30 packages jumped in with a suggestion to Alston up to now in his recruitment, however there's a consolation in wrapping up that a part of the method earlier than a remaining prep marketing campaign.

"It was a blessing to get the chance to play for therefore many good packages," he mentioned. "I’m actually pleased with my resolution to lock in with Illinois and glad the recruiting is throughout."

The large, bodily extensive receiver is already the BMHS all-time chief in profession and single-season receiving yards in addition to receiving touchdowns.