May 7, 2009
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GREENSBORO — Gabe King is considered by many to be the state's best defensive linemen the Class of 2010 has to offer, but he could soon be a part of Virginia's Class of 2010.
King played football at Greensboro Page last fall, but was recently found to be ineligible. The N.C. High School Athletic Association ruled that Page was not at fault for allowing King to play football, meaning the school would not have to forfeit games, return playoff money, or face potential sanctions.
The ruling does mean, however, that King could be banned from playing high school sports at an NCHSAA member school for the next 365 days.
Currently, the NCHSAA is believed to be looking at the situation, and a decision will be handed down sometime soon.
The 6-foot-5, 251-pound lineman could head to Hargrave Military Academy in Virginia if the NCHSAA does not rule in his favor. King's brother, Antonio, played at Hargrave.
According to the Charlotte Observer, King has transferred to Northern Guilford, and if the NCHSAA rules in his favor, he will play football at the school this fall.
King has a long list of college options, but North Carolina and California are at the top of his list, according to the newspaper.
Other offers include: Clemson, Duke, East Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Louisville, Maryland, Michigan, N.C. State, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas Tech, UCLA and West Virginia.
Last season, King recorded 75 tackles for Page.
According to his profile on Rivals.com, King records a 4.6 second forty-yard dash, and has a 3.2 GPA. He will take the SAT next month.
The Charlotte Observer stated that King will take all five official visits that the NCAA allows, and he may not make his decision until signing day.
The U.S. Army All-American Bowl announced Wednesday that King has been nominated to participate in the all-star game next year.
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