XENIA — Meechi Harris has decided to go from a “Wildcat” to a “Bearcat” in his choice for a college football team. Xenia’s all-star receiver signed a national letter-of-intent on Wednesday to play for the University of Cincinnati.
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Harris had verbally committed to Kentucky back in October, but this week rescinded that non-binding decision to play for Luke Fickell at U.C.
Harris received more than 20 offers from colleges around the country, including several Big Ten teams. The 6-foot-2, 188-pound receiver also played defense for the Buccaneers . He averaged 20 yards a catch and scored four touchdowns for a team that struggled to a 2-8 season.
“I like the players around the program and the new recruits coming in with me,” Harris said. “I’m planning on coming in and being the best player I can be and helping Cincinnati as much as I can.”
Harris was listed as a 3-star recruit by scouting services. He said he was glad to finally end the recruiting process so he can concentrate on the Buccaneers basketball season.
“At the start of it I didn’t know what to do, where to go or how to handle it and now it’s all over,” Harris said. “About a thousand letters later, it’s been pretty wild.”