South Warren defensive lineman Middleton commits to UK

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South Warren (Ky.) High School defensive tackle Adrian Middleton has committed to UK, according to his Twitter account.

Middleton is the second in-state recruit to commit to the Cats’ Class of 2014 and is rated as a three-star recruit by Rivals.

The 6-foot-4,  275-pound defensive lineman participated in UK’s summer camp earlier this week.

According to Rivals, Middleton was also offered by Louisville, Indiana, Missouri and Western Kentucky, among others.

Middleton is the 17th commitment in the Cats’ Class of 2014. UK’s class now ranks 2nd in Rivals’ 2014 team rankings.