Coming out of his senior year at Theodore High School in Theodore, Alabama, Zye’Kee Pruitt is one of the top cornerbacks in the State of Alabama. This 6′ corner runs a 4.58 forty and comes downhill fast taking out ball carriers low and quick.
One of the most impressive things about Pruitt is that he is a multi purpose athlete, he originally started at QB prior to his senior year, before being injured, and threw for over 1000+ yards. Transitioning to cornerback was simple because he already knew what the mindset of a corner was reading coverages while playing QB. While playing cornerback Pruitt had 65 tackles and 1 interception.
Zye’Kee also hit the STEALTH TOP 60 because of his high Character, Academics & Work Ethic. Pruitt is already qualified to play at the next level with a 3.3gpa and a 23 on his ACT. Check out his qualified Player Profile here (Pruitt Player Profile).
Zye’Kee is also PTRG Certified and has successfully completed the PTRG Academy which taught him exactly what a head coach’s mindset, their expectations along with knowledge on how the entire recruiting process works. One of the most important things Pruitt learned in the academy was what his value was to a university and how to leverage that value successfully on the field and in the classroom.
Here’s what Zye’Kee had to say about what stood out the most and what he learned taking the online program;
‘I’ve learned a ton of new things about the recruiting process that I had no idea of. I wasn’t aware of all of the responsibilities that head coach have.’
‘Preparation is key. Being prepared makes your whole life a lot easier. Having knowledge of what you’re about to get yourself into helps you a lot.’
‘The PTRG Academy is helping me understand FAFSA. I never heard of EFC or SEOG. I learned something new. You have to make yourself financially attractive.’
‘Athletic ability is not good enough. You still need to be qualified with the academic part of the process. So, I need to make sure I have a GREAT education.’
‘I will be better with my time management and be organized and keep track of everything I do.’
When asked, ‘As you’ve reached this point in the process, how would you describe what the PTRG Academy is to another student athlete that knows nothing about the program?’ Zye’Kee replied;
‘It’s an academy that shows you the tools you need to advance to the next level. What you need to know and what you need to do to stay on top of the recruiting board. The academy helps you be ahead of the game and to KNOW the process and how it works.’
Click on Pruitt’s STEALTH RATING to see his QUALIFIED PLAYER PROFILE;
Check out Zye’Kee Highlight Video;