Class of 2027 safety Elijah Burns-Crump told KSR+ that he's having "very constant communication" with the Kentucky staff.
Elijah Burns-Crump did enough at a camp this summer to earn an offer from Kentucky. Now, the 2027 safety is planning to get on campus.
The 6-foot-2 safety from Trinity (Louisville, KY) told KSR+ that he’s hearing from Kentucky safeties coach Frank Buffano regularly. He said he’s looking to plan a gameday visit this fall, if not multiple.
“The communication has been very constant with Kentucky,” Burns-Crump said. “They’re always coming in and checking up on me. They know a lot about my schedule and will call and text me to talk about what I have going on, wishing me good luck, and letting me know about their practices.”
Burns-Crump said the communication with Kentucky is “like no other.” He appreciates their focus on development.
“That’s one thing I see a lot out of Kentucky. It’s something Coach Buff sits down to do a lot,” he said. “That’s one of his main things and one of the main reasons I like Coach Buff a lot. He’s really focused on making you better and helping you become a better player.”
Burns-Crump said he liked how the coaches treated him when he was at a camp over the summer. They showed him around, shared details, and he got ot watch practice.
“It showed that their coaching style is pretty much the same as it is at our high school,” Burns-Crump said. “They’re really focused on making players better and making players do what they need to do to succeed.”
His Wider Recruitment
Elijah Burns-Crump hasn’t planned any gameday visits yet for the fall. He’s hearing from the likes of Kentucky, Arizona State, Miami of Ohio, Memphis, and Vanderbilt.
“It’s been an amazing experience,” Burns-Crump said. “I’m very humble about it because I entered June with no offers. I was able to camp and gain the offers that I’ve wanted. It’s showing me that all the work I’ve been putting in is really working out. I just have to keep going and stay hungry.”
Burns-Crump said he’s looking to play early in college. He’s looking for good relationships and a good environment at his college stop.
“I’m looking for are to get on the field as fast as I can,” he said. “If you’re not playing in the first year or two, your chances are slim. If I don’t feel like the relationship and environment are good, then I don’t think that program is the program for me.”
Elijah Burns-Crump’s Game
2027 safety Elijah Burns-Crump of Louisville (Kentucky) Trinity High School isn’t ranked by the Rivals Industry Ranking. He said his greatest strengths are reading the quarterback and “having eyes everywhere.”
“I’m able to read the quarterback and read receiver routes very fast, so that I can go play the ball a lot better and have more opportunities for picks or PBU’s,” he said.
Burns-Crump is excited to visit Kentucky this fall. He wants to interact with the Kentucky fanbase.
“We’re going to be out there soon for one of the gameday visits,” he said. “I’m excited to get out there and see the Kentucky environment.”
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