Hurricanes Add to 2011 Class
May 18, 2011
Coral Gables, Fla.–The University of Miami football program has added another member to its 2011 signing class. Defensive tackle Corey King, a graduate of West Boca Raton Community High School, has signed on to play football for the Hurricanes.
King, who has four years of eligibility remaining, will join the team when camp begins in August.
“Corey King is a great addition to our already deep class,” said defensive coordinator Mark D’Onofrio. “He has tremendous strength and athletic ability. He is weight-room strong, benching 400 pounds.”
As a senior at West Boca Raton in 2010, King recorded 56 tackles, seven sacks, three forced fumbles and an interception. He was selected to the National team at the Outback Bowl – the annual South Florida high school football all-star game.
The announcement of King’s signing comes a little over a week since it was announced that quarterback Ryan Williams – a product of Miramar High School in Broward County – was transferring to Miami from the University of Memphis. Williams and King mark the 17th and 18th members of the 2011 signing class, after 16 newcomers signing on National Signing Day on Feb. 2.
Miami will open its 2011 season at Maryland on Monday, Sept. 5 at 8 p.m. on ESPN.
