In a significant turn of events for college football recruiting, 4-star tight end Mikkel Skinner has officially decommitted from the University of Cincinnati following his recent official visit to Kentucky. This decision opens up new possibilities for the Riverside High School standout, who stands at 6-foot-3.5 and weighs 220 pounds.
Skinner had been committed to Cincinnati for a few months but seemed to have a change of heart after exploring his options. His visit to Kentucky last weekend appears to have played a pivotal role in his decision to reopen his recruitment.
Interestingly, just prior to his trip to Lexington, Skinner had visited South Carolina, where he is now reportedly leaning, according to predictions from recruiting analysts. The Palmetto State native received an offer from South Carolina in July after the program missed out on another recruit, Malik Clark. Kentucky had offered Skinner slightly earlier, creating a competitive atmosphere between the two programs.
The tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator at Kentucky, Vince Marrow, has been instrumental in pursuing Skinner, emphasizing the potential fit within the Wildcats’ offensive scheme.Skinner’s recruitment is particularly noteworthy as he prepares to visit South Carolina again for their home game against LSU, marking his third consecutive weekend of attending games.
This consistent engagement with the Gamecocks could solidify their position as frontrunners in his recruitment. As a highly coveted prospect, Skinner’s skills and physicality make him an attractive addition to any program.
His decommitment from Cincinnati not only reshapes his future but also impacts the recruiting landscape as schools scramble to secure commitments from top-tier talent like him. With the clock ticking on his recruitment, fans and analysts alike will be eagerly watching to see where Skinner ultimately decides to play at the next level.
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