Four-star athlete Javont’e Richardson commits to Kentucky

Four-star safety Javont’e Richardson has committed to Kentucky.

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Four-star athlete Javont’e Richardson has committed to Kentucky, he announced on Twitter on Sunday.

Scout.com ranks Richardson as the No. 1 safety prospect in Ohio and No. 27 at his position in the class of 2017.

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Richardson, who is listed at 6'3", 207 pounds, was also being recruited by Michigan, Illinois, Purdue and Syracuse, among other schools.

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🙏🏽Blessed to Say that I Am Commited To The Univesity Of Kentucky 🐆💙💯 pic.twitter.com/V6VuuUCGul

— JaVonte Richardson (JRICH) (@JIGGOCHO_) March 27, 2016

Scout projects that Richardson could play safety, linebacker or wide receiver in college. He is expected to play receiver for the Wildcats.