Westwood HS (Memphis) Athlete Nikia Cathey commits to Mississippi State

Westwood High School (Memphis, TN) athlete Nikia Cathey has committed to Mississippi State, Barton Simmons of 247Sports reported earlier today.

#MississippiState adds a commitment from the best return man in the state of Tennessee and a top junior: bit.ly/WEuGkZ

— Barton Simmons (@bartonsimmons) January 10, 2013

Cathey is speedster of the Jameon Lewis mold who will most likely come in and be a return man and slot receiver for State, much as Lewis has been in his career in Starkville. This past season for the Longhorns, Cathey [full stats] received 352 yards through the air and rushed for 352 yards as well on ground, but what stood out was his return yard average. Nikia averaged a robust 40.36 yards per return on punts in 2012 and 48.73 yards per return on kickoffs.

Although Mississippi State was Cathey's only offer so far, he has already been receiving a good deal of interest from Ole Miss, Vanderbilt, and Memphis, among other programs.

Also of note: Cathey was/is being recruited by Bulldog wide receivers coach Tim Brewster.

Recruiting Service Rankings

247 - 3-star (#12 TN, #49 ATH, 85 grade overall)
Rivals - NR
Scout - NR

Highlight Video

Nikia Cathey #9 #2 ATH (via westwoodathletics)