Defensive tackle Matt Elam commits to UK
January 30, 2014
STAFF REPORT
Matt Elam is the 28th commitment in the 2014 football recruiting class.
Elam, a five-star recruit according to 24/7 Sports, chose UK over the University of Alabama on Thursday at John Hardin High School (Elizabethtown, Ky.).
Elam (6 feet, 6 inches, 325 pounds) is rated as a five star recruit by 24/7 recruiting services. His commitment brings UK’s total to 28, the maximum amount that UK can sign this season.
Elam’s head coach, Chad Lewis, interviewed with the Kernel earlier this year. You can read more on his interview and Elam here.