Lynn Bowden to Kentucky: Wildcats Land 4-Star Athlete Prospect

Class of 2017 4-star athlete prospect Lynn Bowden announced his commitment to the Kentucky Wildcats on Saturday. 

Dan Bodner of Kentucky Sports Connection shared an image of Bowden after his commitment along with a quote on his status as a 4-star recruit:

Hailing from Warren, Ohio, Bowden is the 60th overall prospect in the nation, the No. 4 recruit at his position and the No. 1 athlete from Ohio, according to Scout. 

At Warren G. Harding High School, he spent his time under center as an unstoppable dual-threat quarterback and was also a dangerous special teams player.

He took a moment to give college football fans an early hint about where he would go in September:

With blazing speed and above-average agility, Bowden could have multiple paths to Kentucky's roster come the fall, but he will probably be in the secondary. 

Scout broke down what to expect from him: "An outstanding athlete who could play several positions in college, including slot and defensive back. He would have to learn the techniques of both positions, but as a baseline, raw athlete, he has great open-field ability, balance and elusiveness."

Bowden originally committed to Indiana in February 2016, but he announced in May he would reopen his recruitment:

Kentucky was an afterthought behind Indiana and Michigan State, especially after he flashed those gloves. A minnow in the SEC, Kentucky's 7-6 campaign in 2016 was its first winning season since 2009. The team hasn't won a bowl game since its 25-19 victory over Eastern Carolina in the Liberty Bowl after the 2008 season. 

Bowden's presence will only help Kentucky moving forward as it tries to build off last season.