Memphis sleeper boasts SEC offer
Memphis (Tenn.) Raleigh Egypt wide receiver Duke Calhoun just finished an outstanding senior season and is getting serious interest from several mid-south programs.
According to Raleigh Egypt head coach Fred Halley, the 6-foot-4, 185-pound Calhoun has received offers from Ole Miss, Memphis, Arkansas State and Tennessee State. Tennessee also is showing strong interest, but has yet to offer.
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"He said he likes them all and will visit them all," Halley said. "He likes all of the recruiters.
"He's the No. 1 receiver on Ole Miss' board, the No. 1 receiver on Arkansas State's board and the No. 1 receiver on Memphis' board."
The Rebels and Tigers, however, could have an advantage because of their conference affiliation and proximity to Memphis.
"Of course, the SEC is a strong conference," Halley said. "And Conference USA, with Memphis being located here, it will be a tough decision. His mother has seen him play every game and I'm sure she wants to continue to see him do so."
According to Halley, Calhoun runs a 10.5-second 100-meter dash and helped REHS win a state track title his junior year. He also participates in basketball, averaging just more than 12 points per game, and even hit several game-winning shots for his team in the playoffs last year.
"He is an absolute playmaker," Halley said. "For a player his height, he is very very fast. He has track skills, basketball skills and football skills."