As most of you already know, Pitt has it’s first verbal for the football recruiting class of 2009. Cory King is an offensive lineman who had offers in hand from Pitt, Bowling Green and Minnesota (potential interest, but no offers yet included Penn St., Ohio St., Illinois and ‘Bama). According to PantherLair.com (Rivals.com), he is the 18th best player in the state. Neither Rivals.com or Scout.com has him listed with any “stars” right now.

ESPN.com/Scouts, Inc. considers him a solid prospect that can develop (Insider subs.), most likely as a Guard.

Has above average mobility for a 300 plus offensive lineman. Pulls with authority and can get turned upfield. Stays square on most blocks but could be a little more consistent sustaining the block. More effective once he locks into the frame of the defenders body. King is good offensive lineman that could even be better if he trimmed down and played a little lower.

King comes in at 6-5, 310 pounds.