CORBIN — Corbin defensive lineman Malachi Brown, who is rated as a four-star, committed to Will Stein’s University of Kentucky football team today.
Brown was recruited by Ohio State, Nebraska, Miami and Louisville before committing to Stein and the Wildcats.
“I am incredibly happy for Malachi and his family,” Corbin coach Luke Salmons said. “Having played college football with his dad, Toriano, and watching my son Mason and Malachi grow up together, Malachi is truly like a son to me.
“On the field, he has all the necessary tools and is a relentless, tough, and athletic worker,” he added. “Beyond his skills as a player, he is a special, humble young man who always cares for his team and others. He deserves every opportunity given to him. I am very excited for both him and the University of Kentucky.”
Brown, who will be a senior, stand at 6-4, and weighs 265-pounds, is ranked as the fourth overall player in the state, 273rd overall in the 227 recruiting class, according to the Rivals Industry Rankings.
Brown recorded 66 tackles last season, and a team-best eight sacks while recording two fumble recoveries.
