Interest Level Definitely Up After Visit

ShowMeMizzou caught up with 2011 LB prospect Kentrell Brothers 6’1″ 215 Guthrie (OK) following his visit to Missouri on Saturday to take in the Tigers’ Spring Game.

“I enjoyed it! Everything was good,” said the talented young athlete. “The game was good. The facilities were good. The coaches were really nice………….. It was just an all around good visit.”

Brothers made the trip to Missouri with his family. He said of his mother that “She loved it, too! She said the coaches were genuine. She loved the facilities and everything. She enjoyed the game, and she enjoyed the trip………….. Everything was positive.”

Kentrell said that he spent time on the visit with Kevonte Richardson from Millwood, Oklahoma, and that he got to meet Chase Daniel and Jeremy Maclin.

“I got Jeremy Maclin’s autograph! It was pretty cool!” said Brothers.

Kentrell said that Coach Pinkel told him that he “looked like Sean Weatherspoon.” Like Weatherspoon did, Brothers also plays receiver in high school, as well as LB. Some schools are even recruiting him as a WR. He said that he would be interested in seeing how high Weatherspoon goes in the draft.

Brothers said that his interest in Missouri, “Definitely went up after this visit.”

In addition, he acknowledged that he was already pretty high on Missouri prior to this visit.

I asked Brothers where he currently stands with his recruitment. He replied, “I think I’m just now starting to reach the peak of it. I’m getting a lot of attention, and I think a few more offers are coming. It’s going really good right now.”

Kentrell reported currently holding offers from Missouri, Tulsa, K-State, Kansas, Iowa State, Duke, Arizona, and Washington.

He said, “I’m going to take a few more visits before I narrow it down.”

Brothers said that he is planning to take visits to Kansas and K-State this summer to coincide with a basketball tournament in Kansas in which he will be playing.

He said, “I’m just going to take my time.”

Dutton, Brothers honored by Vype

Vype Magazine released their Central Oklahoma All-Vype Winter Team in their April issue. Guthrie High School was represented by two student athletes.

Bryan Dutton capped off a great season by finishing third overall in the state wrestling tournament.

Freshmen Bryan Dutton and junior Kentrell Brothers made the cut with their stand out seasons. The duo connected for over 1100 yards and 12 touchdown’s this season on the gridiron.

Dutton, who is a three sport starting lettermen for the Jays, was named to the second team of the West side wrestling team at 140 pounds behind Perry’s Hayden Workman. Dutton finished his freshmen campaign with an overall record of 35-5. The starting quarterback and middle infielder won three of four matches at State.

Brothers, who is among the Top 5 junior football recruits in the state of Oklahoma according to Scout.com, was named to the West All Vype basketball second team.

Kentrell Brothers was a staple for the Jays football and basketball teams this season.

Brothers averaged 17 points for the Jays and was a member of the 2008 and 2009 state championship teams. Brothers is known for his defensive abilities and one of the state’s best defenders.

First team selections were: Putnam City West’s Amric Fields, Bridge Creek’s Ryan Spangler, Edmond Santa Fe’s Josh Richardson, Douglass’ Stephen Clark, Star Spencer’s Kendra Talley, and Enid’s Chris Fitzpatrick.

Joining Brothers on the second team were: Putnam City West’s Tyler Neal, John Marshall’s Tavion Fleeks, Midwest City’s Xavier McClish, Capitol Hill’s Travon Grant, and Putnam City’s Dominique Raney.

Both Dutton and Brothers have made their share of post season honors. For more on their accolades visit the home page of Guthrie Sports Page.