Liberty’s Gough on the Rise

Liberty High School in Bealeton, Virginia, already boasts one 2009 class Division 1A football recruit in safety Corey Lillard, who verbally committed to the University of Virginia last month. Head coach Tommy Buzzo feels he has a second 1A level junior, though, in offensive line prospect Kory Gough .

Gough (pronounced Goff) played on both sides of the ball this past season, seeing action at offensive tackle, offensive guard and defensive end. He enjoyed success especially on the defensive end, tallying 37 tackles including 2.5 sacks, but projects as an offensive lineman in college.

“Kory is a very lean 6-6, 255-pound offensive tackle with a tremendous upside,” Buzzo said. “His physical development has really taken off after wrestling season finished. Because of his physical development he is definitely a 1A prospect. Kory tested last week with a 300-pound bench, a 500-pound squat, a 250-pound power clean, a 31-inch vertical and a sub-5.0 40. With these numbers and his physical features, he is going to have a bright future.”

Coach Buzzo has already received positive responses on Gough this Evaluation Period.

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